How to fix a crack: If the top of the cake is cracked, use a serrated bread knife to carefully slice it off. Then frost and stack the layers as usual. This also works if the top of the cake is domed.

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A: If the batter is thin, the cherries (or other fruit) willsink. Thicker batters will hold them in place better. One way to prevent fruit or other ingredients like chocolatechips and nuts from ...

How to fix a crack: If the top of the cake is cracked, use a serrated bread knife to carefully slice it off. Then frost and stack the layers as usual. This also works if the top of the cake is domed.