How to Make a Number 3 Cake

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Bake 2 round cake layers that are 8 inches (20 cm) wide.. Let the cakes cool in their pans for 5 minutes.. Transfer the cakes to a cooling rack.

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1

Bake 2 round cake layers that are 8 inches (20 cm) wide.

Step 1

Bake 2 round cake layers that are 8 inches (20 cm) wide.

2

Let the cakes cool in their pans for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Let the cakes cool in their pans for 5 minutes.

3

Transfer the cakes to a cooling rack.

Step 3

Transfer the cakes to a cooling rack.

4

Use a glass to cut a circle out of the center of each cake.

Step 4

Use a glass to cut a circle out of the center of each cake.

5

Cut away ¼ of each cake.

Step 5

Cut away ¼ of each cake.

6

Connect the 2 cakes with a little frosting to make a 3.

Step 6

Connect the 2 cakes with a little frosting to make a 3.

7

Use a bread knife to make the two cakes the same height if necessary.

Step 7

Use a bread knife to make the two cakes the same height if necessary.

8

Bake 2 cakes in Bundt cake pans.

Step 8

Bake 2 cakes in Bundt cake pans.

9

Let the cakes cool for 5 minutes in the pan and 20-30 minutes on a rack.

Step 9

Let the cakes cool for 5 minutes in the pan and 20-30 minutes on a rack.

10

Cut away ¼ of the first cake to make the bottom half of the 3.

Step 10

Cut away ¼ of the first cake to make the bottom half of the 3.

11

Cut away ½ of the second cake to make the top half of the 3.

Step 11

Cut away ½ of the second cake to make the top half of the 3.

12

Arrange the 2 cakes in a number 3 shape.

Step 12

Arrange the 2 cakes in a number 3 shape.

13

Use a little bit of frosting to connect the 2 cakes.

Step 13

Use a little bit of frosting to connect the 2 cakes.

14

Spread frosting with a butterknife or frosting spatula.

Step 14

Spread frosting with a butterknife or frosting spatula.

15

Smooth your frosting with a little hot water.

Step 15

Smooth your frosting with a little hot water.

16

Add sprinkles or glitter sugar for a special touch.

Step 16

Add sprinkles or glitter sugar for a special touch.

17

Use toothpicks and foil to keep the cake fresh without touching the frosting.

Step 17

Use toothpicks and foil to keep the cake fresh without touching the frosting.

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