I do the same thing as cakestar, I add a "spackle coat" cake crumbs mixed with buttercream made from butter, shortening and confectionery sugar(Toby Garret's recipe) Works like a charm, makes the cake look flawless.
Have you tried Rose levy's recipe? You need a digital thermometer for accuracy. The butter needs to give to your finger when pushed ,but not be greasy looking. I always beat on med low speed for aprox 2 to 4 minutes and slowly add the...
There is no reason to freeze it. I have the 4 inch side removable bottom pans I fit a cardboard round to the bottom and place the 1/2 inch cake round on top of that and next the cheese cake batter. I bake mine at 325 and test the...