Foodtools - Food tools - Cake Cutter

Applications & Use Cases

• Portioning round or sheet cakes into precise, consistent slices for retail or catering.
• Cutting various baked goods, including cheesecakes, pies, and quiches, to standard sizes.
• Preparing desserts for individual serving in cafes, restaurants, and institutional catering.
• Streamlining production in small to medium-sized bakeries requiring accurate product presentation.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Varies significantly by model, but typically designed for batch processing of single cakes, with throughput dependent on operator speed and cake complexity.

Power supply

This specific unit is air-powered, commonly requiring a compressed air supply of around 6-8 bar (90-120 PSI). Electric models for this class of equipment typically use single-phase 230V.

Cutting mechanism

Units of this type commonly utilise ultrasonic blades, heated blades, or standard stainless steel blades, often interchangeable depending on product.

Product dimensions

Typically accommodates round cakes up to 12-16 inches (30-40 cm) in diameter and sheet cakes up to 18x26 inches (45x66 cm), though specific models will have defined limits.

Materials of construction

Commonly constructed from food-grade stainless steel for contact parts and framework, ensuring hygiene and durability.

Footprint

Benchtop models are common, typically requiring a footprint of around 600mm x 600mm to 1000mm x 1000mm, plus space for operator access.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of cakes can this machine cut?

  Cake cutters are typically versatile, handling a range of products from delicate mousses and cheesecakes to denser fruit cakes and sponges. The cutting quality can vary based on blade type and product consistency.

• How accurate are the cuts?

• What maintenance is typically required?

• Can this machine cut frozen cakes?

• Is specialist training required to operate this equipment?