How to Create Cake Shapes Out of Round Pans

1. Use a different pan size for the base and the top. This will create a cake with a domed top or a tiered effect.

2. Place a cookie cutter in the center of the pan before you pour in your cake batter. This will create a hole in the center of the cake that you can use to fill with frosting, fruit, or other toppings.

3. Cut out shapes from the cake after it has cooled. Use a sharp knife or a cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the cake. This is a great way to create custom-shaped cakes for birthdays or other special occasions.

Here are some specific shapes you can create using round pans:

• Heart: Use two 8-inch round pans. Place one pan on top of the other and bake according to the package directions. Once the cake has cooled, cut a heart shape out of the top layer.

• Star: Use three 8-inch round pans. Place two pans side by side and the third pan in the middle. Bake according to the package directions. Once the cake has cooled, cut out a star shape from the top layer.

• Number: Use a 9-inch round pan and cut out numbers from wax paper to be placed on the bottom of the pan. Pour the cake batter into the pan and bake according to the package directions. Once the cake has cooled, carefully peel off the wax paper and decorate the numbers with frosting.