Wash hands and gather a sharp long knife, a cake server, and plates
Decide which side of the cake will be cut first
Remove any decorative toppers, flowers, or non-edible decorations
Cut a small slice from the bottom tier first if the cake is multi-tiered
Make a straight vertical cut through the cake
Cut a second parallel slice to create a serving piece
Slide the cake server under the slice and lift it onto a plate
Repeat the process, cutting even slices as needed
Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat slices
Serve the slices promptly and keep the remaining cake covered