I had the smaller Wilton leveller which didnt cut anything! I then recently got the Large Wilton one thinking from the description that it would be better and it completely ruined the cake i was working. Luckily, i called the company i bought it from and they agreed to take it back, just that i lost the money i used to post it back to them. Complete waste of time and money. I then went and got a very very sharp and long knife from ASDA and it works well!!!

I have the small Wilton leveler, I have used it a few times successfully but I am a hobby baker and haven't had many overly complicated cakes, and none that I have actually sold yet. I just like to bake for friends and family.

I have been considering purchasing the larger leveler from Wilton but I think I'll pass now.

Definitely pass on it! I've used it but once bc the results were so dismal & although I usually like to persevere with stuff until I get the hang of it, I knew straight away that this was rubbish & not worth my time or money.

After fighting with the Wilton leveler and deciding not to invest in an Agbay, I went online to Amazon.com and purchased a cake knife with a 16" serrated blade. Can't remember what it actually cost, but I remember thinking it was a bargain. In any case, it works great for splitting cakes. I put four toothpicks around the vertical side of the cake. Then start cutting at just above one of them and through to the middle, staying above the next two toothpicks and then rotate the knife in the cake to cut through the other half... again staying just above the toothpick on the opposite side of the cake. I would be lost without my ugly 16" knife. Fortunately, it fits in my knife drawer, along side my knife rack.

WOW! This is funny, I was just using one I don`t care for it my self, But you know what. (It`s not bad if you go slow) beats me using a knife

I honestly do not like the large Wilton leveler either and had plans to get the Agbay for Christmas, but other things came up. Now, I will say this - I have learned how to manage my Wilton leveler a little better. It isnt always a happy ending, but I have just about got that puppy in line. Seems like square cakes cut fine, however the round ones never do. What I do now is I start on a side of the round, go about a 1/4 of the way in, and then turn the cake, and start the process again. I do this all the way around and then cut through the entire cake at the end. This is working better for me for now. I will still purchase the Agbay because I will be able to cut in smaller sections if ever needed. Maybe this will work for some of you until you can get the Agbay or decide to do differently.

Have a great day!!

I have always used a knife and made up the difference with frosting (heehee) for bigger cakes, but I do plan to eventually enter the minor leagues on my way to the majors, so I should probably get a ginormous knife or start saving up for an Agbay if I ever need one.

After saving up for it, I purchased an Agbay Once it arrived, I felt a huge sense of relief to toss all of my Wilton levelers into the trash!! I don't regret buying the Agbay one bit!!

[quote="tigachu"]After saving up for it, I purchased an Agbay Once it arrived, I felt a huge sense of relief to toss all of my Wilton levelers into the trash!! I don't regret buying the Agbay one bit!![/quote]

The Agbay is probably the best cake tool ever invented, although Magic Line pans are right up there also! I resisted buying it for quite a while, but finally listened o everyone raving about it and plunked down my money.

Best. Investment. Ever!!

I HATE THE WILTON CAKE LEVELER TOO!!! i just ruined a 10 inch and a 16 inch cake with it!!!!!! i dont even know what im going to do i have no ingredients left!!

I just purchased my Agbay, LOVE IT! DH says "Why don't you sell that other one you have" (Wilton) My response- " I couldn't even give that piece of .... away" My Agbay was the best cake investment/purchase I have ever made!

I have the super cheapo Wilton leveler and have no problems with it. I did rip the little feet off it but its fine

I got my Agbay 2 weeks ago, right as I was baking a 1, 2 tier and a 3 tier. It came in 2 days! I was expecting it to adjust a little more easily, but it cuts really well. I plant to pretty much "set it and forget it" because I like my cakes to be pretty uniform, so it isn't a problem, but it should be upgraded eventually.

I still LOVE LOVE LOVE it, especially next to the Wilton one. I have a big 4 tier this week, so I will let you know how it does on a 14 and 16 inch.

BTW, I leveled and toted a 5", 6", 7", 8", 9" and 10" all at the same time, lol. I just clustered them together and shimmied it through them all! It was a moment where I wanted to smoke after, and I quit smoking 4 years ago! (again). (The 3 tier was a 5,7,&9, and the 2 tier was 6, and 8, and the 10 was single)

I'm not having troubles with the Wilton leveler. I'm in the beginning class,and have my 3rd on Tuesday.I had a heck of a time leveling a white cake. So, I Googled agbay,and it's definitely not for me, the price and size.

Does anyone have trouble leveling a white cake with Wilton Leveler? It was a small cake, 5 inch found. I could've cut it with a knife.

The number one trick with the Wilton leveler, is to make sure the cake is at room temp or warmer. I usually trim my cakes before they are completely cooled. Works every time.

I purchased Wilton's Ultimate Cake Leveler not long ago and was surprised that the blade is so flimsy. This is just one of many of the "cons" of this product. I noticed, after several uses, the number settings 1-3 have completely worn off. Note I didn't use any harsh detergents to clean it, just mild soap and water. The cut adjust settings need to be in smaller increments, example: 1, 1.5, 2, instead of 1,2..., because my layers are never even thicknesses. I do like the fold-up feature for storage. All in all, I am disappointed with this purchase. Since it's Wilton's, I was expecting better quality.

Oh, I can only imagine leveling a 16 inch cake. I saw the 16 inch cake pan yesterday in the shop. Those are huge!

How do you even do it? If I ever got my skills up to that, I think I'd fork over the cash (and space) for the more expensive 275.00 leveler that's not made by Wilton's.

I googled Cake levelers, and found one, that's not Wilton's,and not as expensive as 275.00, but I'm not sure I can put the link in on this forum. If they allow it or not. So,I'll explain..it's on the kitchen Kraft website.

Wow . . This alot of pages to get through, i havent read through them all but just wanted to add my thoughts,

I saw the wilton leveler the other day, For £3, Cheap enough for me to think . . Il make my own decision on how bad it is . . . and if i decide it sucks, well im not out of pocket drastically

and truthfully! I LOVE IT!!! lol, sounds mad, the blade, isnt so much a blade as a wire, kinda like a cheese wire, and it does take a little extra help to get going, But it gave me the sharpest most perfect level cut in my cakes i have ever had! Really, blown away, and for the price its a bargain and a half for me!

I think for the price you pay its good. I rather use my knife!
Edna

I have the Wilton leveler, too, and I haven't understood why I can't get things perfectly level with it. I'm new to cake decorating, so I thought it was just me! It's nice to know it's not. I'll have to try the cake board trick. Thanks for all the tips everyone!

My No.1 tip for using the Wilton levellers is NOT to use them. I get on so much better freehanding with a long bread knife, or using the bread knife and the cake tin as a guide (you can stack cake boards or other round flat level containers etc inside the cake tin underneath the cake to lift it if necessary) - cut keeping the knife closely against the top of the tin. Perfect every time.

The problem with the wire leveler is that the wire is too flimsy and if it catches on anything inside the cake,you get an uneven cut. I think a big ol' bread knife works best.

Used the Wilton leveler on a cake for my son last weekend and he was laughing as he watched me use it (he's 24!) He told me I should get my money back and I totally agree! The leveler is flimsy (and it's supposed to be their deluxe model), the hinge part in the wire kept getting caught in the cake and the whole thing came out completely uneven. Glad I was only testing it out on family! Will continue use a long serrated knife from now on!