2 to 3 tablespoons milk or water if I wanted a more classic layer-cake texture.
For a stacked cake, especially a two-layer 8-inch or 9-inch cake, you usually want enough lift and softness that the layers still feel light under frosting. The version I made was delicious, but it leaned toward a denser crumb. Great for slicing neatly, not quite as ideal if you’re chasing that super-fluffy celebration-cake look.
- Full-fat sour cream is the best choice
I used full-fat sour cream because that’s what I had in the fridge, and
