Our assistant food editor, Irene Ngo, demonstrates how to cut a layer cake using toothpicks, and a long serrated knife. More at Chatelaine.com!

How to cut a layer cake

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Assistant food editor, Irene Ngo, demonstrates how to ice a layer cake in three simple steps. Find more tips and recipes at Chatelaine.com!

How to ice a layer cake

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icing

An easy way to measure, fold and cut parchment paper to line a round cake pan. Find out how to line a cake pan and more at Chatelaine.com

How to line a cake pan

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Assistant food editor, Irene Ngo, demonstrates how to melt chocolate using a double-boiler method. For more cooking tips, go to Chatelaine.com

How to melt chocolate using a double-boiler

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This technique is simple but it lays the groundwork for your baked goods. Find out more on creaming butter and sugar at Chatelaine.com

Baking technique: Creaming butter and sugar

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