Will this pan be fine for cake-type baking, such as banana or pumpkin bread? Wondering about the corrugation for getting the cake out.
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Yes, they work beautifully. I have baked pumpkin and other quick breads in mine and the loaves release cleanly. The corrugated surface of the pan leaves a light imprint on the bottom and sides of the loaf. I don't even need to grease the pans, although I sometimes use just a very light rub of cooking oil. It is recommended to not use the aerosol pan sprays such as Pam. Yeast breads bake and do not stick to the pan at all either.
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I think this is a very well-constructed pan and I'm very happy with the purchase. I've used it for banan bread and other dessert breads, as well as for regular breads, without problems. The corrugations have prevented no obstacle to removing the loaves I've baked, as generally I use a thin layer of butter on the pan, or a vegetable oil spray, before introducing the dough prior to baking. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another USA Pan.
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I make bread in these pans and it drops right out. So far nothing sticks. I love these pans. You will need to adjust baking time as they are thicker than older pans.
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These are the best pans I've ever used as far as releasing whatever is baked inside! I don't know if it's the finish or the actual 'corrugation' of the pan, but I always follow the recipe suggestions for preparing the pan and I've never had anything stick.
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Yes, it works great for loaf cakes, quick breads, and yeast breads alike. The corrugation has never caused me any trouble with anything-everything slides out so easily.
2145275
Yes you can! These pan are great when removing the cakes, they come out out with ease!
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Jeanette- I bought the 5 qt. and have made bread as the perfect size for his recipe. The pan is quite heavy and the larger size you are asking about would be to big. I think... Happy baking, his bread is the best!
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I love the cake pan and I'm quite an accomplished baker - but I don't like cakes you can't really cut without disastrous results! So my answer is simple - make 2 use both if you need them or throw one in the freezer. Remember not to fill it more than 1/2 way full. I use it every Thanksgiving for corn bread!
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I did not use the pan to make cakes. I used the pans to make Monkey Bread. Monkey Bread is different from cake batter, but I set he oven for 350 degrees and 20 minutes. The Monkey Bread came out perfect.
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I used mine with a 9x13 cake and had no problems. Handle with care, follow the directions, and you should be fine. Enjoy! :)
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I use a very stiff but flexible flat spatula. Not only does it slide around the edges well to release the angel food cake, (including the "inside hole" around the tube), but it also bends when slid down the side of the pan, to get under the cake to release it. I got it here at Amazon. :)
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I have made different cakes in this pan, but most all of them called for a stem pan. It works great for most all bundt cakes beucase it holds more than a regular bundt pan. I have made fruit cake too. It just depends on the amount of batter....I have had good results with this pan.
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I would say that it may be 1 1/2" to 2"...2" may be a stretch though. I really love the pan and I have not had any cakes collapse in the baking during the baking. It really bakes evenly. Good luck!
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I checked Norpro's website, and have cut and pasted the description below. I must add, I'm a huge baker and I love this bread pan. I wish they had cupcake/muffin/cake pans made in this steel. The pan is very light weight and has these ridges or weird texturing. The bread pops right out of the pan. You barely need to tap it. It comes out so perfectly, that it looks like you didn't even use the pan. I can't say enough about this pan. Norpro's description: 12" NONSTICK BREAD PAN Perfect for meatloaf, baking breads and desserts. Heavy gauge steel pans corrugated for extra rigidity. Made of heavy gauge steel with a nonstick coating Square folded corners and tapered sides Hand washing recommended I am definitely ordering more.
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Having only used the pan with a 'donut' recipe, I can't say for certain. However, I would think if you don't overfill the cavity it should work. It is really just like any other 'cake' pan, except for the shape. That being said, possibly the cake batter is lighter or airier and the 'donut' could break apart. Sorry, I'm not much help!
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Absolutely. A regular loaf pan should work great. There are directions on the box.
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I used this pan to bake petite fours and it worked great. Removing cakes from pan was clean and easy since I did use the spray that contains flour for baking. If you will be making the minecraft "walls" I think this would work well. The clean sides lend themselves to looking like the bricks of minecraft. Have fun with it.
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I did make a pumpkin pie in that pan. The bottom crust was nice, and was cooked through. I really like the pan. I bought 2 of them! They are good pans.
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Yes! I've used the pan to make brownies, cake and muffins. Just follow the directions on the box and they'll come out delicious!
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I've had no issues with this pan becoming brittle at all. The loafs slide right out of the pan. As with any bread making, grease (I use lard or butter) your pans prior to putting in your dough for the final rise and it slips right out with a great crust. Let the pan cool before washing, which isn't really necessary for the bread application, dry and re-season as needed. I've converted most of our cooking to cast iron and love it.
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I'll qualify my answer....IF it's a loaf type cake(Banana nut bread, etc.) and you have frozen it solid first, you can definitely vacuum seal it in the 11" roll...remember it MUST be frozen solid before you do this or it will "squish" down big time. That being said, it should come back to normal or near normal size when it is released from the vacuum wrapping. As to layer cakes, prolly not a good idea, but again, if small enough, and frozen solid before vacuum sealing, you might be able to get it to work. Good luck.