How Do You Make A Round Cake?
Many people who learn how to bake cakes from scratch start with a basic two-layer round yellow cake. Round cakes are less likely to fall than rectangular or square cakes, and the yellow cake is the base for many other more elaborate cakes. German chocolate, red velvet and even checkerboard layer cakes are derived from the basic yellow cake. Round layer cakes are very versatile can be decorated in a variety of ways ranging from a whimsical child’s birthday cake to a formal wedding cake. Cut two 9-inch circles from the waxed paper. You can use the bottom of the cake pan as a guide. Brush the inside of two 9-inch round cake pans with a very light coat of oil or butter. Fit the circles into the bottoms of the pans and brush again with oil or butter. Set these aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine 3 cups cake flour, 1 tbsp. baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl and set aside. All-purpose flour will also work, but do not use self-rising flour. Beat 2 cups sugar and 1 cu
