When it comes to slicing a stunning, painstakingly decorated cake, you want to make sure that you use the right tool. Though the best choice might surprise you.

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even after the handful of times when we’ve cut brownies directly in the pan or slid a butter knife around the edges to free up a clingy cake (hey, no one’s perfect!). Our favorite muffin and ...

A layered chocolate cake sits on a round, wooden serving dish, with two forks lying adjacent and a slice of the cake on a white plate in the background - Amir_v/Shutterstock ...