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"Top Tier" Devil's Food Cake With Sour Cream-Fudge Frosting

By Rochelle Palermo

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"Top Tier" Devil's Food Cake with Sour Cream-Fudge FrostingDan Forbes

We love the idea of sharing the top tier of a wedding cake, but eating a dessert that's been frozen for a year can be less than satisfying. This adorable five-inch layer cake was inspired by the romantic tradition—and can be enjoyed right now.

Test-kitchen tip:

Five-inch cake pans are available at some kitchenware stores and restaurant supply stores and online from cheftools.com and amazon.com.

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