So what exactly is a push-down? If you put a heavy board on top while it is cooling, what is it (the cake) sitting on? indy, how do you do it? you said you don't use a heavy board. I hate leveling the cake. I am no good at it so this sounds interesting...
Sorry for that omission! 
I had a full day and was running back and forth between CC and my kitchen on some quick breaks!
When the cake comes out of the oven and while it's still in the pan, I take a clean towel and lay it over the cake, then press down. Sometimes I will grab a cardboard or a cake plate that is slightly smaller than the cake to press down on the towel (safety issue ..... I've had steam escape thru the towel and man, that burns!). I just do that a few times.
I just tried this pushing down thing! You, my cc friends are geniuses! I have two beautifully level layers with no cutting!!
indy, how 'bout you give up your business and just come teach me everything you know!!
Better yet, Indy, why don't you just have classes???
I'd sign up for sure.
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