We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What's not to love about a classic, homestyle layer cake? It's a staple at birthdays and special celebrations, and there seems to be something ...

Minnehaha Cake Makes a three-layer (8-inch round) cake, or 16 to 18 slices. Note: This recipe includes many of the historic elements of the Minnehaha Cake, topped off with a rich burnt-sugar frosting.

To assemble this three-layer cake, stack the cakes on each other with a layer of the reserved frosting in between. Then, frost the outside of the cake.

This video shows how to prepare a chocolate cake decorated with layered cookies. The process highlights smooth frosting, precise stacking, and neat finishing touches. The decoration combines color ...