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Critical Success Points

• • Preheat oven and prepare pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
• • Do not open oven during first 20 minutes of baking to prevent collapse.
• • Cool cakes completely before frosting.
• • Whip butter for buttercream for full 5 minutes for best texture.
• • Let ganache cool to proper consistency before dripping.
• • Handle cake layers gently—they are very soft and delicate.

Safety Warnings

• • Use caution when handling boiling water and hot pans.
• • Chocolate ganache bowl will be hot—use oven mitts.
• • Cake layers are very soft—move gently to avoid breakage.
• • If using a stand mixer, keep hands and utensils away from moving parts.