How to Make a Spring-Themed Basket Cake

Step 2 Bottom Layer

I want my basket to sit up straight, so it's necessary to "torte" the cakes first. "Torting" is a fancy way of saying "cut off the high part".

I use a cake leveler to make sure its even and straight, however a long knife works too. You'll just end up with a less-smooth cut and more crumbs.

I then used a sharp knife and cut an angled edge all the way around the cake.

Once I flip it over this becomes the rounded bottom.