How to Bake a Two Layer Cake

Last Updated: May 6, 2021

Two layered cakes are twice the deliciousness of a one layered cake. The great thing about having two layers is what you can put in the middle, such as cream, frosting, jelly/jam, preserves or other sweet items that will hold the layers together and improve the flavor.

Ingredients

Cake ingredients as per your chosen recipe
Filling (frosting, jelly/jam, melted chocolate, whipped cream, etc.)
Frosting for whole cake (optional)
Edible decorative items

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:
Making the cake

1
Check the recipe and the supplies. The recipe will need to provide bake times for two cakes and you'll need two 8" or 9" round pans.
- If you don't have two round pans and/or the recipe doesn't have bakes times for two cakes, carefully cut the cake in half with a cake leveler. If you don't have one, use a knife or something similar. Alternatively, cook the cakes separately, although this will take longer.
2
Bake the cake according to the recipe's directions.

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Part 2

Part 2 of 2:
Frosting and filling the cake

1
Frost one piece of the cake on the top side only.
- You can use frosting, whipped cream, preserves, jelly/jam, melted marshmallows and other sweet items to spread on the cake top as filling instead. Choose whatever goes well with the flavor and texture of the cake.
2
Place the other cake on top on the filling just added. Do so with care, making sure it's evenly placed.
3
Frost the entire cake. Use whatever frosting you prefer.
- Alternatively, leave the cake unfrosted. The filling will already be rich enough and too much frosting can make the cake too rich to enjoy.
4
Decorate as needed.
5
Cut and serve. Alternatively, wait until it's time to eat it, then cut and serve.

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