Why Trimming A Warm Layer Cake Is A Mistake - Tasting Table

Attempting to work with a warm cake is no joke, especially if you're trying to trim it. The crumb will not be fully set until cool, so when you cut into it, the sponge will be prone to falling apart, or it'll tear completely, which harms the intended shape of your cake (via CupcakeJones). If you've ever watched a competitive baking show, odds are that you've seen contestants rushing to refrigerators with their freshly baked cakes. This usually happens because they're under a time restriction and need their cakes to cool quickly before they attempt to trim or decorate them.

In cooling your cake, you are helping to firm up the sponge, which allows for a cleaner cut (via The Kitchn). Always make sure to chill your cake before trimming — this can easily be done by placing your bake in the freezer. Recipe Tips suggests leaving your cake to freeze overnight before cutting, but if you must trim it up the day of, about three hours in the freezer will suffice.

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