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Using a palette knife, frost 1 of the 9-inch cakes with the chocolate frosting.
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Frost the sides first, building extra frosting at the top of the sides.
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Then, frost the top.
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Since this part of the cake is supposed to look like the center of a sunflower, the frosting should not be smooth, but should swirl into peaks.
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To create this swirled, peaked effect, lightly run the palette knife through the frosting and gently pull up.
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Using a spatula place the cake in the center of a platter that is at least 20-inches by 20-inches or you can use a piece of cardboard that is covered with foil.
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To create the petals: Using a serrated knife, cut the second 9-inch cake in half.
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Then, cut each of the halves in half again.
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You should have 4 triangles.
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Cut each of these 4 triangles in half again to create 8 triangular pieces.
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Using a paring knife, trim each of the eight petals to curve slightly inward so they hug the outside of the center of the cake.
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Be careful not to trim off too much.
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Start at the corner of the curved edge, and trim a slightly rounded arc that ends at the opposite corner of the rounded edge.
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Using the yellow frosting and a small spatula or palette knife, frost the top and 2 sides.
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There is no need to frost the curved edge.
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Once the pieces are frosted, place them around the cake.
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Looking at the cake as though it was a clock, place the petals at 12, 3, 6 and 9.
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Place the remaining four petals in between 12 and 3, in between 3 and 6, in between 6 and 9 and in between 9 and 12.
