How to Frost a Cake

Cool cake layers in pans on wire rack for 5 minutes.
Cover another rack with a towel; place towel side down on top of layer and invert as a unit. Remove pan.
Place original rack on bottom of layer; turn over both racks (as a unit) so layer is right side up.
Repeat with other layer. Allow layers to cool completely.
Before frosting cake, brush loose crumbs from sides and edges of cooled layers. Support cake firmly with one hand and brush crumbs with the other.
Place one layer, rounded side down, on cake plate, spread about 1/2 cup of frosting to within 1/4 inch of edge.
Place second layer, rounded side up, on frosted layer. Coat side with very thin layer of frosting to seal in crumbs.
Swirl more frosting on side, forming a 1/4-inch ridge above top of cake.
Spread remaining frosting over top of cake, just meeting the built-up ridge around side. Make attractive swirls or leave the top smooth for decorations.
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After making a 1/4-inch ridge of frosting on the top of the cake, the reader should
A.
cool cake layers on a baking rack for about five minutes.
B.
brush crumbs from the sides and top of the cake layers.
C.
frost the first layer of cake with about 1/2 cup of frosting.
D.
spread the remaining frosting over the top of the cake.