Some people have experienced problems removing the cake from the pan. What is the recommended method for removing the cake from the pan?
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I have not had any problems with removal of angel food cake but have never used it for any other kind of cake. I don't use any spray or oil. I just invert it until the cake is not quite cool, loosen the top crust from the top edge of the pan with a knife, and then remove the cake. If the cake does not remove cleanly, perhaps the batter was mixed too much which makes the cake less airy.
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I can honestly say I have never had an issue with cake removal from this pan. Have made several different types of cakes. I do use "Baker's Joy" cooking spray which I prefer after 40 plus years of cooking, and invert onto a cooling rack no longer than 10 minutes after removal from oven. I know some recipes tell us to let cool, but I have found that to be an issue for removal for me in the past. Be sure pan is completely covered with spray as missing just a spot or two can cause removal issues. Hope this helps!
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I'll agree with the others that Baker's Joy is a must...take the pan from the oven, cool for 10 minutes the invert the cake onto a rack. and the cake pops out. Maria P.
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I bought this as a gift for my Friend. However, I do not have experience baking in this cake pan. My Friend says her cakes come out fine. If it were me, I would probably still cut out a piece of parchment paper the size of the bottom. In the old days with regular aluminum cake pans, people would cut a piece of wax paper and put it at the bottom. So, I don't know what else to tell you other than perhaps go back to the greasing pan and then flour method. I wouldn't grease it heavy though. I wish I could be more helpful.
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Linda, make sure to grease each cup and the bottom insert piece too. The pans are great as far as nonstrick but always grease them (I use cold butter). Start by filling each cup half way to make sure you have enough batter. Don't fill to the top as each little cake will puff up and you don't want the pan to over flow. They cook pretty fast, so you might want to set your oven a bit lower (I usually use 300-325 degrees). Once they are cooked let them cool before trying to remove. Just push up from the underside and slide the metal bottom piece off the cake. Good luck!
824856
I usually do spray the pan with bakers joy but I don't think it's absolutely necessary. I think you could skip that step if you wanted.
932607
I used a paper towel to wipe butter in every crevice of the pan. Cakes came out just fine.
270669
Suggestion - depending on the size of your cake, you could trim down the board just a tad and place it in the equivalent sized pan; then into the carrier. Example - if your cake is an 8" on a 10" board. Trim all around the board's edges just a smidge, then put the cake into the 10" pan to allow for pooling during transport. You can place the entire finished cake in pan, into the carrier!
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Put some oil on it and heat up in oven, then soap and hot water should get it off after that.
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Use regular cake mixes and reduce cooking times to that of mini cupcakes.Coat the pans well otherwise the cakes will stick.
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Most cakes will need to cool completely because as they cool they will pull away from the sides. If the cake is sticky, it will stick to the pan the longer it cools. Make sure to grease the pan, though. I use a cooking spray that has flour in it and that generally does well.
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I always use Pam when I bake. I don't like how oil and butter darken and stain the pans over time. I have had no problem with sticking. When the cake is finished, I can wipe the crumbs out with a paper towel, even.
1227512
Yes, when the catch is released on the side the bottom comes out, if you just baked a cake, release latch then just lift the pan up, cake remains on the bottom, transfer the cake to something else.
874240
No I turned it over and when it released I loosened bottom with a plastic knife. It came off easily and the cake was beautiful. This is a wonderful cake pan.
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Hi Chris. I find that it's not that difficult because you're able to slide the spatula right under a cake slice. Hope this answers your question.
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I stopped making cheesecake for a long time because the springform pans all leaked. This pan DEFINITELY DOES WORK. I make cheesecake in this pan all the time. Cut parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan and around the sides of the pan. Brush just enough butter on the inside of the pan to make the parchment paper stick to the pan. The parchment can overlap and can also be higher than the sides of the pan. Make your cheesecake as usual. Bake in a water bath. After the cheesecake has cooled, dip the entire pan in hot water for just 30-60 seconds. Dry pan. Run a thin knife in between the cheesecake and the parchment paper around the sides of the pan then slowly pull out the parchment. Lay WAX paper very lightly on the top of the cheesecake. I use the 10" pan for my cheesecake so I take a 10" cake round and put it inside the pan on top of the wax paper and flip it over. Slowly peel the parchment paper off the bottom of the cake. Put another cake round or a plate or serving dish on top of the bottom of the cheesecake and flip it back over. Very gently pull the wax paper off the top. Perfect every time as long as your cheesecake recipe is good. My cheesecake recipe is a combination of the New York Cheesecake in The Joy of Cooking, Alton Brown's cheesecake and my grandmother's little tweaks. The most important thing is to make sure your oven is calibrated. Oh also since I use the 10" version of this pan, I use the 13" version with a tea towel in the bottom of it to hold the water for the water bath. Any pan larger by a few inches than the one you are using to hold your cheesecake will work.
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Im not sure. Its very difficult to get the cake out everytime even when I line it with oil. I havent had a successful whole cake piece come out of this pan its a great cute idea but doesnt come out well
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My pan was stuck as well. I found I could remove it while the machine was still hot after the recommended super rapid empty cycle to burn off manufacturing oils. Now the machine has cooled down and I again can't remove the pan.
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When it says, butter the pan, I would do just that. You can take off the rust with Olive Oil or vegetable oil. Remove the rust and continue to use the pan. But butter it. If You would like to cover the bottom of the pan, cut a circle of parchment paper and put on the bottom. But in order to made the cake or whatever come out of the pan, you must oil or butter it.
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I did for several months but when I went to remove it to wipe it off I found it stuck to the bottom of the oven. Took awhile to get it off the oven bottom. I will probably be using foil unless I find something else.