cake. the last one is a bit more time consuming, but makes an impressive presentation.
prepare cake in two 8” round cake pans according to package directions. remove from oven, place on a wire rack and cool completely. using a long knife, carefully slice each cake round into two equal disks. place a bit of frosting on your serving plate and press one of the disks, cut side up, into the frosting. cover the cut surface with a thin layer of frosting and add another disk. repeat with remaining disks.
cover the sides and top of the cake with a generous amount of frosting. starting at the bottom, place one row of 