Instructions: Slice each cake in half. Brush the top of each cake with the Madeira. Place one layer of the cake on a serving platter. Spread 1 cup of pastry cream evenly over the cake. Place the second layer on top of the pastry cream. Spread 1 cup of pastry cream evenly over the cake. Place the third cake on top of the pastry cream. Spread the cake with the remaining 1 cup of pastry cream. Place the fourth layer of cake on top of the pastry cream. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Ice the entire cake with the buttercream. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Slice and serve.

This recipe yields 12 servings.

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