Want bakery level cookies approved by Ina Garten herself? If you don't already have instant coffee granules, it's time to start keeping some in your kitchen.
Bake one large rectangular cake and cut it into circles. Voila - you have even, flat, round cakes that are ready to be filled and frosted however you desire.
Large, flat, and naturally meant to withstand heat, an ironing board can take the place of several cooling racks and is tucked away when you're through with it.