Layer cake

Layer Cake recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the 16th century. The cake gets its name from the way it is traditionally made, with layers of cake and filling stacked on top of each other.

The traditional recipe for a Layer Cake calls for a pound of flour, a pound of sugar, a pound of butter, and a dozen eggs. The cake is typically flavored with vanilla, but other flavors such as chocolate or lemon are also popular.

Layer Cakes were originally made in large, round pans, but today they are often made in square or rectangular pans. The cake is usually decorated with frosting, and can be simple or elaborate.

Advice

Making a layer cake can be a fun and rewarding experience. To get the best results, it's important to take the time to properly prepare the ingredients and bake the cake layers. Start by preheating the oven and preparing the cake pans. Be sure to grease the pans with butter or shortening, and then line the bottom with parchment paper. Measure all of the ingredients accurately, mix the batter according to the recipe instructions, and carefully pour the batter into the cake pans. Place the pans in the oven, and check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or cake tester into the center of each layer. When the cake layers are finished baking, turn them out onto a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before assembling the cake. With a little patience and attention to detail, you will have a beautiful layer cake that is sure to impress!

Questions

Is Layer Cake worth watching?

Yes, Layer Cake is worth watching. It's a gripping British crime thriller, starring Daniel Craig in one of his earliest roles. It has a compelling story full of twists, and a great cast. It's definitely worth checking out.

Why is it called Layer Cake?

Layer Cake is a slang term for the British criminal underworld. It refers to the different stratas or layers of criminals in the underworld, with each layer representing a different level of hierarchy. The term "Layer Cake" is also used to represent the intricate web of connections and relationships between criminals in the underworld.

Did Layer Cake make Daniel Craig James Bond?

No, Layer Cake did not make Daniel Craig James Bond. Craig was cast as James Bond in 2005, two years after the release of Layer Cake.

What is a Layer Cake?

A layer cake is a type of cake that consists of multiple layers of cake, with each layer separated and held together by a layer of frosting, jam, or other filling. The layers may be of different flavors, colors, and textures. Layer cakes are typically decorated with crumb coatings, frostings, and other decorations.

Was Layer Cake based on a true story?

No, Layer Cake is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by J. J. Connolly.

What is the point of the movie cake?

The movie Cake explores the struggles of a woman, Claire, as she deals with chronic pain, depression, and grief following a car accident that left her with chronic pain and a difficult recovery. The movie explores how Claire deals with her own struggles as well as how her family, friends, and community help her to cope. The movie also explores themes of guilt, acceptance, and resilience. Ultimately, the movie is a story of hope and understanding as Claire learns to live with her condition and find her own version of happiness.

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Recipes

 

Coconut Layer Cake

5/5 - 1315 votes

• CAKE
• coconut sweetened cream
• coconut milk
• salt
• all purpose flour
• coconut
• baking powder
• butter
• coconut
• egg
• sugar
• orange juice
• FROSTING
• cream cheese
• vanilla extract
• butter
• confectioners sugar

 

Pumpkin Layer Cake With Caramel Buttercream

5/5 - 1307 votes

• CAKE
• butter
• cinnamon
• salt
• baking powder
• baking soda
• cardamom
• sugar
• nutmeg
• allspice
• vanilla extract
• cake flour
• pumpkin
• egg
• BUTTERCREAM
• sugar
• salt
• butter
• egg white
• CARAMEL SAUCE (SEE NOTE)
• sugar
• whiskey
• salt
• butter
• heavy cream

 

Rum-Mocha Walnut Layer Cake

5/5 - 629 votes

• Cake
• bread crumb
• sugar
• espresso
• cake flour
• cocoa powder
• salt
• walnut
• vanilla extract
• egg
• Filling
• butter
• vanilla extract
• walnut
• dark rum
• sugar
• salt
• espresso powder dissolved
• coffee liqueur
• egg yolk

 

Brown Sugar Layer Cake With Cranberry Buttercream

5/5 - 1040 votes

• BUTTERCREAM
• sugared cranberry
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• salt
• butter
• egg white
• JAM
• sugar
• ginger
• vanilla extract
• cranberry
• orange juice
• orange zest
• CAKE
• salt
• baking soda
• buttermilk
• light brown sugar
• oil like canola
• baking powder
• vanilla extract
• cake flour
• butter
• egg white

 

Strawberry and Cream Layer Cake

4/5 - 1256 votes

• crème fraîche
• heavy cream
• sponge cake
• strawberry
• sugar
• salt

 

Momofuku Milk Bar’s Birthday Layer Cake

3.5/5 - 418 votes

• cooking spray
• clear imitation vanilla extract
• clear imitation vanilla extract
• powdered sugar
• butter
• buttermilk
• sugar
• salt
• grapeseed oil
• milk
• sprinkle
• vegetable shortening
• baking powder
• citric acid
• cake flour
• cream cheese
• light brown sugar
• light corn syrup
• sprinkle
• clear imitation vanilla extract
• acetate
• egg
• cake
• butter
• cake ring

 

Peach Ricotta Layer Cake with Browned Butter Buttercream

4.54/5 - 260 votes

• buttermilk
• canola oil
• ricotta cheese
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• brown sugar
• raspberry jam
• sugar
• bourbon
• vanilla extract
• powdered sugar
• egg
• butter
• all purpose flour
• mascarpone cheese
• peach

 

Yellow Layer Cake with Chocolate–Sour Cream Frosting

4.2/5 - 168 votes

• cooking spray
• butter
• vanilla bean
• buttermilk
• baking soda
• salt
• vanilla extract
• light brown sugar
• vegetable oil
• chocolate
• light corn syrup
• sour cream
• sugar
• baking powder
• powdered sugar
• egg
• butter
• cake flour
• egg yolk

  Moms Dish

Chocolate Layer Cake (aka Spartak Cake)

4.81/5 - 412 votes

• sugar
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• egg
• milk
• butter
• cacao
• all purpose flour
• egg
• honey

 

Citrus Layer Cake With Orange and Chocolate Frosting

4/5 - 404 votes

• CAKE
• milk
• double acting baking powder
• orange zest
• lemon zest
• salt
• sugar
• butter
• egg
• cake flour
• FROSTING
• chocolate
• pasteurized egg
• confectioners sugar
• chocolate chip
• orange extract
• salt
• milk
• butter

 

Smashed Raspberry White Chocolate Layer Cake

4.98/5 - 81 votes

• sugar
• coconut oil
• baking soda
• salt
• buttermilk
• raspberry
• raspberry jam
• powdered sugar
• greek yogurt
• baking powder
• vanilla extract
• egg
• butter
• all purpose flour
• white chocolate
• raspberry

 

Chocolate Layer Cake

4.7/5 - 63 votes

• butter
• baking soda
• hot coffee
• sour cream
• coffee
• salt
• cream cheese
• light brown sugar
• cake flour
• cocoa powder
• vanilla extract
• egg
• confectioners sugar
• chocolate
• butter

 

Banana-Coconut Layer Cake

4/5 - 266 votes

• CAKE
• nonstick spray
• butter
• sugar
• sour cream
• vanilla extract
• salt
• baking soda
• lime juice
• sweetened coconut
• light brown sugar
• all purpose flour
• egg
• banana
• FROSTING
• coconut extract
• confectioners sugar
• butter
• coconut cream
• salt
• cream cheese

 

Chocolate-Raspberry Layer Cake

4/5 - 47 votes

• butter
• raspberry
• all purpose flour
• butter
• cocoa powder
• powdered sugar
• semi sweet chocolate chip
• cream cheese
• vegetable oil
• raspberry
• sour cream
• chocolate cake
• egg

 

Chocolate Layer Cake

4.6/5 - 39 votes

• cooking spray
• vegetable oil
• baking powder
• baking soda
• cocoa powder
• bittersweet chocolate
• hot coffee
• salt
• all purpose flour
• heavy cream
• sugar
• milk chocolate
• white chocolate
• vanilla extract
• egg
• bittersweet

 

Chocolate Stout Layer Cake with Chocolate Frosting

3.8/5 - 67 votes

• bittersweet chocolate
• espresso
• sugar
• baking soda
• salt
• butter
• heavy cream
• baking powder
• all purpose flour
• coffee
• chocolate
• egg
• chocolate stout

 

Strawberry Layer Cake

5/5 - 15 votes

• strawberry
• butter
• vegetable oil
• strawberry jello
• white cake
• milk
• sugar
• all purpose flour
• powdered sugar
• egg

 

Basic 3-Layer Cake

4.5/5 - 33 votes

• milk
• butter
• vanilla extract
• salt
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• baking soda

 

Chocolate and Espresso Layer Cake with Peanut Butter Icing

4.8/5 - 24 votes

• all purpose flour
• sugar
• baking soda
• cream cheese
• darkly peanut
• unrefined coconut oil
• vanilla extract
• egg
• peanut butter
• powdered sugar
• buttermilk
• cocoa powder
• espresso
• baking powder
• salt
• butter

 

Christmas Cranberry Layer Cake

4.8/5 - 33 votes

• milk
• butter
• baking powder
• almond extract
• cranberry
• sugar
• water
• almond extract
• vanilla
• water
• sugar
• lemon oil
• butter
• vanilla extract
• vanilla extract
• cake flour
• butter
• salt
• confectioners sugar
• egg white
• decoration
• salt

 

Fluffy and Nutty Almond Layer Cake Recipe

4.9/5 - 13 votes

• To Finish
• chocolate swiss buttercream
• Cake
• all purpose flour
• almond extract
• vanilla extract
• rose water
• sugar
• milk
• salt
• egg
• baking powder
• almond flour
• butter

 

Life-of-the-Party Layer Cake

4.5/5 - 27 votes

• CAKE
• nonstick oil spray
• orange
• baking powder
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• milk
• salt
• all purpose flour
• egg
• butter
• SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
• cake pan
• FROSTING AND ASSEMBLY
• yellow
• butter
• vanilla extract
• sprinkle
• salt
• cream cheese
• lemon juice
• powdered sugar

 

Fresh Coconut Layer Cake Recipe

4/5 - 26 votes

• sugar
• vanilla extract
• butter
• coconut
• water
• salt
• egg white
• baking powder
• cake flour
• egg
• coconut milk
• cooking spray

 

Lemon Chiffon Layer Cake

4/5 - 12 votes

• filling
• lemon chiffon
• lemon syrup
• lemon zest
• baking powder
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• vegetable oil
• salt
• lemon extract
• sugar
• lemon juice
• sugar
• tartar cream
• butter
• lemon zest
• lemon curd
• milk
• cake flour
• water
• egg white
• egg yolk
• egg white

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake

4.9/5 - 14 votes

• cocoa powder
• hot coffee
• milk
• peanut butter
• whipping cream
• salt
• baking powder
• baking soda
• cream cheese
• vegetable oil
• heavy cream
• all purpose flour
• peanut
• sugar
• water
• vanilla
• vanilla extract
• egg
• light corn syrup
• sugar
• chocolate
• chocolate

 

Almond Layer Cake With White Chocolate Frosting

3.5/5 - 13 votes

• white nonpareil
• confectioners sugar
• milk
• baking powder
• butter
• sugar
• almond extract
• butter
• almond
• salt
• cake flour
• vanilla extract
• cream cheese
• egg white
• white chocolate

 

Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake Recipe

4.2/5 - 11 votes

• Cakes
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• almond extract
• vanilla extract
• salt
• cocoa powder
• egg
• all purpose flour
• oil
• tart cherry juice
• sugar
• Cherry Whipped Cream
• almond extract
• cherry
• heavy cream
• sugar

 

Lemon Layer Cake

5/5 - 6 votes

• butter
• buttermilk
• baking powder
• lemon curd
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• cake flour
• lemon juice
• butter
• powdered sugar
• egg white
• lemons zest

 

Vanilla Layer Cake with Mango Curd

5/5 - 4 votes

• ASSEMBLY
• vanilla genoise
• vanilla swiss meringue buttercream
• FILLING
• salt
• envelope powdered gelatin
• mango
• olive oil
• sugar
• egg
• lemon juice
• butter
• egg yolk
• SOAK
• vanilla bean
• silver tequila
• sugar
• salt

 

Black-and-White Layer Cake

4.8/5 - 4 votes

• frosting
• dark chocolate
• milk
• vanilla extract
• butter
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• sugar
• salt
• confectioners sugar
• all purpose flour
• egg
• butter
• cocoa powder
• white chocolate

 

Banana Layer Cake with Nutella Buttercream

4.8/5 - 6 votes

• vanilla extract
• butter
• baking powder
• butter
• nutella
• sugar
• cocoa powder
• salt
• baking soda
• sour cream
• cream
• all purpose flour
• powdered sugar
• egg
• banana

 

Sticky Rice Layer Cake (Vegan/Gluten-Free)

3.5/5 - 14 votes

• coconut milk
• rice flour
• coconut
• coconut flavoring
• tapioca flour
• sugar
• food coloring
• salt

 

Three-layer Cake with Cream and Berries

5/5 - 2 votes

• grand marnier
• powdered sugar
• salt
• star anise
• white chocolate
• minus almond flour
• lemon
• orange
• tangerine
• cream
• sugar
• gelatin
• mascarpone cheese
• baking soda
• butter
• italian flour
• egg
• honey
• milk

 

Chocolate Fudge and Golden Layer Cake

3.3/5 - 3 votes

• milk
• baking powder
• vanilla
• almond extract
• vanilla extract
• salt
• butter
• milk
• sugar
• cake flour
• egg
• confectioners sugar
• chocolate
• butter

 

Apple Cinnamon Layer Cake with Gooey Caramel Drizzle

4.5/5 - 2 votes

• caramel
• nonstick spray
• butter
• confectioners sugar
• milk
• heavy cream
• sugar
• butter
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon
• apple
• egg
• brown sugar
• all purpose flour
• baking powder

 

Anniversary Chocolate-Buttermilk Layer Cake with Toffee and Toasted Almonds

3/5 - 3 votes

• chocolate curl
• powdered sugar
• cocoa
• dark brown sugar
• sugar
• almond
• butter
• toffee
• lemon juice
• salt
• baking soda
• baking powder
• vanilla extract
• bittersweet chocolate
• red tomato
• butter
• salt
• buttermilk
• heavy cream
• buttermilk
• cake flour
• egg
• cream cheese

 

Tiramisù Layer Cake with Mascarpone Mousse

4/5 - 4 votes

• ASSEMBLY
• espresso swiss meringue buttercream
• vanilla genoise
• FILLING
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract
• powdered gelatin
• salt
• sugar
• sweet marsala
• egg yolk
• mascarpone cheese
• SOAK
• espresso
• sweet marsala

 

Coconut Layer Cake

5/5 - 2 votes

• oil
• water
• butter
• salt
• sour cream
• coconut extract
• cream cheese
• coconut extract
• white cake
• vanilla pudding
• powdered sugar
• egg
• fruit
• powdered sugar

 

Chocolate-Candy Bar Layer Cake

4/5 - 2 votes

• onebowl chocolate cake batter
• cocoa powder
• confectioners sugar
• heath bar
• salt
• vanilla extract
• butter
• chocolate

 

Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe

3.5/5 - 8 votes

• buttermilk
• water
• lemon juice
• water
• baking powder
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• butter
• vegetable oil
• salt
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• egg
• cornstarch
• cocoa powder
• confectioners sugar
• raspberry
• heavy cream
• raspberry

 

Coconut Layer Cake with Chocolate Glaze Recipe

5/5 - 1 votes

• butter
• buttermilk
• baking powder
• coconut cream
• confectioners sugar
• dark corn syrup
• macadamia nut
• heavy cream
• baking soda
• salt
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• sweetened coconut
• cake flour
• cream cheese
• egg
• bittersweet chocolate

 

Black Forest Layer Cake with Cherry Preserves

2.9/5 - 8 votes

• ASSEMBLY
• chocolate genoise
• chocolate swiss meringue buttercream
• cherry preserve
• SOAK
• milk
• cacao chocolate
• FILLING
• salt
• envelope powdered gelatin
• heavy cream
• light corn syrup
• milk
• cacao chocolate

 

Towering Coconut Layer Cake

3/5 - 1 votes

• Cake Layers
• vanilla extract
• salt
• egg
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• canola oil
• cornstarch
• Buttercream Frosting
• sugar
• coconut extract
• water
• sweetened coconut flake
• butter
• egg white
• Rum Soak
• sugar
• water
• spiced rum

 

Chocolate Layer Cake with Swiss Buttercream and Ganache

No Rating - 0 votes

• water
• sugar
• baking soda
• heavy cream
• sour cream
• butter
• salt
• all purpose flour
• semisweet chocolate
• vanilla extract
• cocoa powder
• dark brown sugar
• semisweet chocolate
• egg
• butter
• egg white

 

Chocolate Coconut Almond Layer Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• flake coconut
• almond extract
• peanut
• chocolate frosting
• round chocolate cake layer

 

Spiced Carrot Layer Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• almond
• mascarpone cheese
• yogurt
• sugar
• allspice
• buttermilk
• orange juice
• baking soda
• sweetened coconut
• butter
• baking powder
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• light corn syrup
• orange zest
• salt
• vanilla extract
• confectioners sugar
• dark brown sugar
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• wheat flour
• butter
• walnut
• dark
• ginger
• carrot
• cream cheese
• egg

 

Lemon Layer Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• milk
• lemon juice
• cornstarch
• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• lemon zest
• salt
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• butter
• sugar
• egg yolk
• butter
• cake flour
• baking powder
• egg

 

Chocolate-Covered Candy Corn Layer Cake Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• For Ganache
• candy corn cake
• heavy cream
• bittersweet chocolate
• cake
• For Cake
• frosting
• vanilla extract
• milk
• yellow coloring
• salt
• terra cotta coloring
• butter
• baking powder
• sugar
• butter flavoring
• orange coloring
• cake flour
• egg white
• For Frosting
• ganache
• butter flavoring
• milk
• butter
• confectioners sugar

 

Shortbread and Prune Jam Layer Cake (Vínarterta)

No Rating - 0 votes

• clove
• coffee
• milk
• cinnamon
• baking powder
• cardamom
• sugar
• butter
• confectioners sugar
• egg
• prune
• all purpose flour

 

White Mountain Layer Cake with Marshmallow Buttercream

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• cool tap water bloom gelatin
• virgin coconut oil
• water
• light corn syrup
• salt
• egg white
• vanilla extract
• almond extract
• baking soda
• gelatin powder
• sugar
• cultured buttermilk
• vanilla extract
• butter
• baking powder
• sugar
• cake flour swans down
• butter

 

Double Chocolate Cookie Layer Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• cornflour
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• egg
• brown sugar
• buttermilk
• chocolate chip
• butter
• butter
• baking powder
• baking soda
• sugar
• egg
• cocoa powder
• all purpose flour
• butter
• icing sugar
• milk

 

Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

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• lemon juice

 

Coconut and Espresso Cream Layer Cake Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• Cake Layers
• cooking spray
• espresso cream
• buttermilk
• coconut sweetened cream
• salt
• sugar
• baking soda
• sweetened coconut
• baking powder
• vanilla extract
• butter
• all purpose flour
• coconut sugar
• egg
• cake layer
• Espresso Cream
• confectioners sugar
• water
• cocoa nib
• vanilla extract
• sweetened condensed milk
• salt
• heavy
• cream cheese
• espresso

  Moms Dish

Chocolate Honey Layer Cake Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• sweetened condensed milk
• baking soda
• heavy cream
• canola oil
• cacao powder
• all purpose flour
• irish cream liqueur
• egg
• dark
• honey

 

Ambrosia Layer Cake Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• cooking spray
• confectioners sugar
• pineapple
• milk
• almond extract
• mango
• almond
• sweetened coconut
• salt
• marshmallow
• sugar
• water
• baking powder
• gelatin
• vanilla extract
• egg
• cake flour
• egg yolk
• heavy cream
• butter
• cream cheese

 

Lemon Layer Cake with Summer Berries Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• Filling
• raspberry
• strawberry
• cake
• Frosting
• filling
• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• milk
• butter
• confectioner sugar
• Cake
• frosting
• salt
• vanilla extract
• lemon zest
• milk
• lemon juice
• sugar
• butter
• baking powder
• all purpose flour
• egg
• For Garnish
• blackberry

 

Lemon Layer Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• butter
• baking powder
• vanilla
• sugar
• sugar
• baking soda
• buttermilk
• lemon juice
• butter
• veggie oil
• cake flour
• lemon zest
• salt
• egg
• egg white
• salt

 

Blackberry and White Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• Lemon Cake
• cooking spray
• white chocolate icing
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• salt
• sugar
• zest
• baking powder
• butter
• cake flour
• milk
• egg
• White Chocolate Icing
• zest
• vanilla extract
• white chocolate
• milk
• sugar
• salt
• all purpose flour
• cornstarch
• butter
• lemon cake
• Assembly
• white chocolate
• heavy cream
• salt
• blackberry jam
• vegetable shortening
• lemon juice
• vanilla rolled wafer cooky
• blackberry

 

Chocolate Birthday Layer Cake Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• Frosting
• confectioners sugar
• vanilla extract
• bittersweet chocolate
• salt
• butter
• light corn syrup
• cocoa powder
• Cake
• espresso
• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• sour cream
• baking soda
• cocoa powder
• salt
• egg
• vegetable oil

 

Caramel Layer Cake

No Rating - 0 votes

• Caramel Frosting
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• buttermilk
• sugar
• butter
• Cake
• vanilla bean
• baking soda
• baking powder
• salt
• butter
• sugar
• buttermilk
• all purpose flour
• egg

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