Spread a thin layer of frosting onto the small red circle, and insert it into the hole of the blue cake. Top it with a thin coating of frosting and the small white circle. Gently press the small ...

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Grease 3 (8-inch) round cake pans, and line the bottom of each with a round of parchment paper.

7. Make a little doughnut around the middle of the cake with the lighter orange batter. Later, you’ll be carving out the center to hold the yellow sun.

If you'll be keeping the cake frozen for more than a week or so, add a layer of foil on top of the plastic wrap to prevent any smells from getting into the cake. 02 of 10 Crumb coat ...

1. Get Your Cake Prepped. Set yourself up for success from the beginning by trimming the top of each cake layer with a long serrated knife — you want a flat, even surface for your frosting.

Spread a thin layer of frosting all over the cake and refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and side of the cake.