The One Step You Shouldn't Skip Before Frosting a Cake — Baking Tips from The Kitchn

If you're anything like me, baking and assembling a frosted cake is one of the truest tests of my patience. You see, I am not a patient person, and as soon as I take my cake layers out of the oven, I want to frost them immediately. I am overly eager to see the final results and cut myself a thick slice — and can you blame me? — but it's important to stick those layers in the refrigerator for a bit before frosting. Here's why.

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