This is one of my favorite cakes but I haven't made it for years. When I was growing up my mother made this for my birthday. My mothers trick was to use dental floss to cut the layers. This method works great. Place the unflavored floss around the middle of the cake layer, cross the ends of the floss and pull in opposite directions. This will cut the layer with ease and no mess. You all are so wonderful for sharing your tips and tricks. I use dental floss for my cinnamon rolls, but haven't tried it with cake layers...yet! ~ MaryJane

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