Metal Spatulas A small metal spatula with a narrow 4-inch blade is one of the most often used implements in my kitchen. It is perfect for leveling measuring spoons with dry ingredients, for dislodging crust from the sides of the pan, for frosting the sides of a cake, and for making swirls in frosting. Parrish Magic Line makes a slim 6 by 3-inch stainless steel metal plate called the Icing Blade, which is perfect for smoothing the sides of a frosted cake. You can also use a bench scraper.
It is helpful to have a long narrow metal spatula for smoothing the top of the cake. Another must is a small offset spatula. When tiering cake layers, the offset spatula works well for slipping under the cake just before the final edge touches down on the layer underneath it. Itβs easier to slip out without marring the frosting than the large one used to lift the cake. Small and large offset spatulas are also handy for spreading mixtures evenly in pans or for lifting very small cakes. A broad inflexible grill spatula or pancake turner is useful for lifting frosted cake layers.
