How long does it take a cake to cool completely? Two to three hours on the counter. That’s it. No shortcuts. No magic wands.
Use that time to clean your kitchen. Lick the spatula. Text your friends a photo of the cake that they can’t eat yet. Seek vengeance.
Or just stare at it. Admire its stillness. Because when it finally cools, you get the reward: a perfect slice, a stable frosting, and a moment of pure, buttery joy. Worth every minute.
