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How to Make a Flowerpot Cake

From: Food Network Magazine

This fake-out dessert from Food Network Magazine looks just like a pot of flowers.

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Look for edible flowers (Food Network Magazine used nasturtiums and pansies) at farmers markets, or order some from The Chef's Garden (800-289-4644).

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 6-inch-round and an 8-inch-round cake pan with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Prepare the cake mix as directed; divide between the pans and bake 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.

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Level the tops of the cakes with a serrated knife (save the trimmings). Halve the cakes horizontally. Working on a cake board or plate, stack the 8-inch layers, then the 6-inch layers, frosting between each layer.

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Hold a serrated knife at an angle and trim the edges of the layer cake all the way around to make an upside-down pot shape. Cover the cake with all but 1/2 cup of the remaining frosting; freeze 30 minutes.