Filling and Layering

After cutting and imbibing, cake layers can be reassembled with the filling of your choice. Whipped cream and raspberry purée are shown here; for other filling ideas. Save the base of the cake for the last, top layer because it has the flattest surface.

1. Spread filling over one cake layer. Top with next layer, lining up notches, and repeat.

   

2. Top with the last cake layer, cut-side down, again matching up notches.

   

3. Spread the top and sides of the cake with filling, using a warm palette knife.