Unpopular opinion: the best layer cakes aren’t golden brown - and they’re definitely not domed. They’re soft, pale, flat, and perfectly stackable (come at me 😅) Here’s how I bake my layers pale, soft, and flat every single time: 1. Homemade cake release – a homemade mix of equal parts flour, oil, and shortening helps the cakes slide right out! 2. Cake strips – These keep the sides of the cake pan cool so the edges don’t set and brown before the center is done. You can buy reusable strips or mak