1.- For evenly-baked cakes, no domed tops, and no-fuss assembly, bake “layer-by-layer.” This means if you’re baking a 3-layer cake, use 3 of the same size/shape pan, and bake 3 shorter layers at same time.
2.- Use a small offset palette knife to spread batter evenly in pans. Don’t fill more than 1/2 full–2/3 at the most.
3.- Get a separate oven thermometer for an accurate temperature reading–most ovens are either “hot” or “cold.”
