1 box of White Cake
1 box of Brownie Mix
1 Decorator’s Buttercream recipe (below)
8-inch round cake pans
Piping bag with a large star tip (like a 1M or 2D tip)
To Make this Cake:
Prepare brownie batter. Divide batter between two prepared (the right way!) 8-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until the brownie batter is set and starting to crust slightly.
While brownie is baking, prepare white cake according to box or recipe directions.
After 10 minutes in the oven, carefully remove brownies. Equally divide the white cake batter between the two brownie pans and return to the oven to bake for 16-22 minutes. When cake is done it will dome in the center slightly, will have pulled away from the edges of the pan, and will have nicely browned on the sides and top.
Cool completely. (To make frosting the cake easier, place in refrigerator until ready to assemble.)