Drizzle swirls of melted chocolate on top of the tower cake.
A tower cake differs from a traditional cake in the number of layers that make up the cake. A tower cake is comprised of at least three layers of cake and two layers of icing or other filling in between the layers of cake. The layers of the cake are progressively smaller from the bottom to the top tier. You can alternate the layers to include different flavors of cake and icing or use your favorite flavor for every layer. For a light and airy afternoon dessert, make a three-layer tower cake from a lemon-flavored cake batter and a raspberry-flavored whipped cream icing. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Prepare two store-bought cake mixes in a large mixing bowl according to package directions.
2. Spray the sides and bottoms of a 9-inch, 8-inch and 6-inch round cake pan with vegetable oil pan spray. Coat the spray with a little bit of flour.
3. Pour the cake batter into the three cake pans and bake the cakes according to package directions.
4. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool to room temperature in the pans. Carefully remove the cakes and place them on a clean, flat surface.
5. Cut off the rounded top from each of the cakes with a large serrated knife.
6. Spread a thick layer of icing on the top of the 9-inch and 8-inch cakes. Place the 9-inch cake on a cake tray, the 8-inch cake on top and the 6-inch cake on top of the 8-inch cake.
7. Cover the entire cake with a thin layer of icing and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the cake from the refrigerator and spread a thick layer of icing over the entire cake with an icing spatula.
9. Decorate the cake. Use your favorite edible decorations to add some flair to the cake. Drizzle melted milk or white chocolate over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle the cake with edible glitter. Add candy flowers to the top and bottom edge of the cake or cover the cake in chocolate shaving swirls.
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