Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10-by-3-inch round pan (not springform) or a 12-by-4-by-3-inch loaf pan with butter, line bottom and sides with parchment paper and grease paper. Sift flour, ...

Prepare cake mix according to package directions for making two eight-inch round cakes. Cut a thin slice off the top of each cake to make them level. Place one round cake on a plate or cake stand and ...