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How to Make a Layer Cake With One Pan

Whether for a birthday or holiday celebration, cakes for a great dessert to serve. Many people choose to make a layer cake with filling to make it even more special. If you do not have multiple cake pans, you will want to know how to make a layer of a cake with one pan.
Prep Time30 minutes
Baking Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: convert a sheet cake to a layer cake, how to make a layer cake with one pan, rectangle layer cake, square layer cake square layer cake
Servings: 22
Author: Cakedecorist

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Filling and frosting

Instructions 

  • Prepare your half sheet pan and preheat the oven.
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease your half sheet pan. Then, add a layer of parchment paper and grease again.
  • Sift the cocoa powder and mix it with the coffee.
    Using your sifter, sift the cocoa powder into a small bowl and then add your hot coffee. Whisk the cocoa and coffee together until they are smooth and set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
    Add your butter and sugar together into a large bowl and cream together with an electric mixer. Beat it together for four to five minutes, until it is light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
    Add the eggs into the creamed butter and sugar one at a time, beating after each addition. Then, add in the vanilla and mix until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Mix together dry ingredients.
    In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Combine milk and cocoa powder mixture.
    Whisk the milk and the cocoa powder mixture together until smooth.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
    Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix well. Then, add half of the milk and cocoa mixture into the batter and combine. Repeat the alternating steps until the batter is fully combined.
  • Bake the cake.
    Pour your cake batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow your half sheet cake to cool on a wire rack while in the pan. While it is still warm, run an offset spatula around the edge to loosen it.
  • Make the frosting.
    In a large bowl with an electric mixer, add the heavy cream and confectioners' sugar. Beat together until soft peaks form and then add in the vanilla extract. Cover your bowl in plastic wrap and store the whipped cream frosting in your fridge as you work on the cake.
  • Cut your cake.
    Carefully remove your cake from the pan and cut it in half with a serrated knife to make two pieces that measure 13  x 9-inches.
  • Assemble the cake.
    Place one layer of the cake on a plate or tray and add a layer of frosting. Then, carefully add the second cake layer to the top of the frosting. Apply a thin layer of frosting to the outside of the cake to create a crumb coat and place it in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
    After it has been in the fridge, finish frosting your cake. Then, decorate with almonds, raspberries and drizzle it with melted dark chocolate.
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