02/06/2026
A beautiful cake starts long before the final coat of buttercream.
If your cakes are leaning, bulging or sliding, take a look at your filling and stacking process.
Here are 3 must-do tips every baker should know:
✅ 1. No buttercream dam: Pipe a buttercream dam.
A ring of buttercream around the edge helps keep your filling where it belongs and prevents it from squeezing out the sides.
✅ 2. Overfilling layers: Don’t overfill your layers.
More filling isn’t always better. Too much filling can cause cakes to slide, bulge and become unstable.
✅ 3. No checking layers: Check every layer is level.
Even a slight tilt can become a big problem once multiple layers are stacked. Take a moment to check each layer before adding the next.
💡 Bonus tip: Give your cake a little chill before decorating. A cold, well-stacked cake is much easier to crumb coat and achieve sharp edges on.
