The perfect layer cakes assemble with flat, even cake layers. But so often, cakes are domed on top when they come out of the oven. Baking with cake strips minimizes doming, but even the tiniest domes ...

You carefully measured out all the ingredients for the batter, baked the cake, let it cool, and dressed it up beautifully with your favorite frosting. Now, it’s time to dig in. The last piece of the ...