W hen I was first getting into cake decorating, recipes like this bunny cake were exactly what I was most drawn to. I loved a ...

For each additional layer, add half as many servings. So, if a 4-inch round cake with two layers makes 8 servings, a 4-inch round cake with three layers makes 12, and with four layers it makes 16.

Butter an 8-inch round cake pan (2 inches deep) with the reserved 1/2 teaspoon butter. Pour the cake batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes. Cool on a rack. At serving time, place the cake on a ...