I am using Wilton's Blues Clues pan (stock #2105-3060) for my sons second birthday. I am just using it as a template because I am changing the colors to turn "Blue" into My Pal Scout (by Leapfrog) because that is my son's favorite character.
However, it says use a double layer cake recipe. Does that mean I am making two separate cakes, or both cake batters go into the pan together? Ugh, I hate to ask something that probably sounds dumb lol, but I have never used a pan like this before, I shape all my cakes myself typically.
I am almost sure it all goes into the pan at once, but I need to make sure. According to Wiltons website it says "Make one 2-layer cake mix according to package or recipe directions. Pour the cake batter into pan, and if necessary, spread the batter around with a spatula to fill all areas of the pan evenly. Be careful not to touch sides or bottom of pan. Bake cake on middle rack of 350OF oven for 30-40 minutes or until cake tests done according to recipe directions."
A cake mix you buy in the grocery is referred to as a 2-layer cake mix (or a double layer cake mix) because when using 8" or 9" pans (the standard pan used by housewives when baking a cake for their family), it makes 2 of these cakes ..... a.k.a. a 2-layer cake.
The directions are just telling you to use a cake mix or a cake recipe that will make enough batter to make a 2-layer cake when baking in a 8 or 9" pan. Remember, these pans are sold for home use, so the directions are written with the assumption that it's a 'home user'.
You don't have to bake two cakes ... you need to put all the batter in the pan. 
A cake mix you buy in the grocery is referred to as a 2-layer cake mix (or a double layer cake mix) because when using 8" or 9" pans (the standard pan used by housewives when baking a cake for their family), it makes 2 of these cakes ..... a.k.a. a 2-layer cake.
The directions are just telling you to use a cake mix or a cake recipe that will make enough batter to make a 2-layer cake when baking in a 8 or 9" pan. Remember, these pans are sold for home use, so the directions are written with the assumption that it's a 'home user'.
You don't have to bake two cakes ... you need to put all the batter in the pan.
Okay, now I am going to ask one more question. I hate to admit that I am kind of cheating. My little guy likes funfetti cake, so i am using a box mix.....against my better judgement.
I bought two boxes. Do I need only use one of those boxes? I was going to make two boxes of cake mix lol and if I am not supposed to that would be a real mess.....
I know that those kind of pans usually say 1 box worth but when I used them I always used more than 1 because I wanted it to be taller.
oops I am sorry I didn't mean to apply that I use the whole second box I only use some of it. But if you use a box mix extender such as WASC it would be ok
I hate to admit that I am kind of cheating. My little guy likes funfetti cake, so i am using a box mix.....against my better judgement.
There goes my hot button again! 
"Cheating" implies doing something illegal or immoral. last I heard, using a cake mix was neither.
Large commercial bakeries use cake mixes. They just happen to buy their's in 50 lb bags and "just add water" while you and I buy ours in 18 oz boxes and add water, egg and oil.
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