A method for depositing a topping on a horizontal section of a flat baked item along a production line improves the visual presentation of baked items. The device for decorating or depositing a topping onto the horizontal section is provided with an endless conveyor for transporting the baked item along the production line, at least one station for depositing at least one distribution component, and at least one following station for depositing at least one piece component, wherein the at least one station for depositing the at least one distribution component is provided with a guiding device that creates at least one non-covered area on the horizontal section during the deposit of the distribution component, and wherein the at least one station for depositing the at least one piece component includes a dispensing device for the targeted dispensing of the piece component onto the at least one non-covered area.