Place one of the cakes upside down onto a cake board or stand. Using a palette knife or spatula, spread half the icing onto the bottom layer of the cake, then place the second layer on top.

7.5cm/3in deep; 23cm/9in cake board or a serving stand. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Butter two deep 23cm/9in round cake tins and line the bases with baking paper. Sprinkle some flour ...