Learn to Cook: How to Prepare Cake Pans

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[jlastre]

I usually whisper into the cake pan, “I will be filling you with a cake. Please don’t be afraid.” Things usuallly work out okay.

[mysnellvilleblog]

If using a cake mix, I use some of the cake mix itself to cover the oil instead of flour. It is especially nice for a chocolate cake, that way you don't end up with white floury patches on the dark cake.

[upscalebohemian]

I'm wondering what kind of person would give this a thumbs down. It was perfectly informative, and I got exactly the result in the video using this technique.

[nemcneil]

This was my job when I helped my grandmother baked cakes.  Ah, memories...

[robertkesslerTx]

Great info for a beginner ....thanks for the effort to make this. For most Im sure its common sense, but for me I appreciate it

[lauramoore]

I use a cake release recipe I found on a bakery web site that is much easier and never fails me. It is made with equal parts shortening cooking oil and flour. Blend very well then paint on the inside of your pan. Next lay parchment on top of that and it is full proof your cake will come out beautiful every time!

[xoxo-wrsu]

I only use the parchment on the bottom of the pan. I never flour or grease the pan because I find those steps redundant if the parchment is already non-stick. I just run a knife around the edge of the cake when it's ready to be released and it comes out perfect every time.

[emileesmith]

So helpful! I made the mistake of not greasing mine properly and had three completely stuck cakes that I had to puzzle piece back together with ten pounds of

[omgimgfut]

lots of aerosol sprays have propellants that leave residue that will build up over time

[corinataylor]

Ok, well, I am today old learning about how important it is to flour bottom AND sides as it prevents tough outer crust /tough crusty lip of the sides of cake. TY. Love y'all!

[bloodgain]

The secret bakers use for cakes is cake release -- much easier than this method for standard cake pans. Just mix together 1 cup each of solid shortening, neutral-flavored vegetable oil (e.g. canola), and flour. It will be about the consistency of thin pancake batter. Seal it in a plastic or glass container, and it's shelf stable for nearly as long as the oil and flour are good. If it smells like old oil, just toss it and mix a new batch.

Smear it on the pan with your hand -- wear a glove if you like -- then pour in your batter. Make sure to let the cake cool enough to stiffen a bit before you de-pan. For really sticky batters, you might need to run a plastic knife down the side, but we rarely do. No method is perfect, but this works better than any method we've tried.

[recruitmentch]

Instead of doing the pencil step, I just go around with the tip of the knife and cut out the circle of parchment. never fails and its quicker

[IveR]

They sell precut circular parchment paper at Walmart and Amazon, js

[snoozesie]

Thanks so much. I never thought to spray the parchment and flour it. User to always wonder why the parchment stuck to the cake 🤣

[geo]

My Williams Sonoma gold touch 9 x 9  says not to use a spray oil. I use foil or parchment paper
Just grease by hand. Parchment paper can be greased on.

[janedoe]

Preparing an intricate Nordic Ware Bundt Pan world have been helpful. Also, if you’re going to make any type of chocolate cake and you’re trying to avoid a white flour film on the outside of you (dark) cake... Using Cocoa Powder instead of flour is the way to go. Especially, since “Naked” Cakes are on trend nowadays. My children and grandchildren have known how to prepare cake pans since they were four years old. I love your videos and I’m a huge fan of ATK, but I have to say when I saw the title for this video, I had to laugh.

[purcelllash]

I love watching your videos, so informative thank you 😁

[deniseramdeen]

Can you do a comparison of aluminum vs nonstick pans or even different materials, like metals vs silicone, etc.? Thanks.

[johnscanlan]

For anyone who cares, Amazon sells 9-inch round parchment sheets. So much easier than cutting the parchment yourself!

[ADRIEL]

Whats the first round pan made of? I have one but only says non stick coating. Whats the material though? Can I season it to prevent rust build up? Mine has a small brown spot that looks like rust but it could be grease too.