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Top 10 Five-Star Layer Cakes

Just as delicious as they are decorative, layer cakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Southern Living Editors / Compiled by Mallory Daugherty

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Fresh Orange Italian Cream Cake

Fresh Orange Italian Cream Cake

Reviewers have touted this one of the best cakes they’ve ever tasted. Our recipe takes ordinary Italian Cream Cake up a notch by spreading flavorful Fresh Orange Curd between each layer. Be sure to chill the Fresh Orange Curd for 8 hours; it helps keep the layers together which makes it easier to frost.