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The Cake Baking Tool That Promises Soft Edges — But Is It Worth It? By Rolland Judd Nov. 8, 2025 12:20 pm EST

Baking a cake is just as much about getting the flavor right as it is about achieving the perfect texture. Some people argue that boiling the cake batter before baking it gets the best results, while others focus more on using special tools throughout the process. One such tool is a cake strip, which is supposed to prevent the edges of your confection from getting too crispy in the oven. However, according to Vivian Villa, the chef and founder of Unbutter plant-based butters, buying one in the hope it will keep the outside of your next fruity chocolate cake soft isn't worth it.

Villa began her justification for being averse to using cake strips by expl

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