A baking sheet under cake pans is a simple way to catch batter overflow before it turns into a smoky mess. It also adds a little extra stability and helps support even cake baking when used the right way.
Flat cake layers don’t happen by luck—they’re all about cake doming science: if the edges set sooner than the center, you’ll get a peaked top, uneven frosting, and a lot of trimming. Fix it by buffering edge heat with a pan band and baking at a verified temperature, so your layers rise level and stack beautifully.
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