And how to ensure that never happens again.
Perfect example: getting a stuck cake out of the pan in one piece.
More specifically, it’s that confection you planned to serve to guests several minutes ago.
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Before you panic and your mom’s birthday cake crumbles into oblivion, take a deep breath.
We’ve got this.
First, our baking expert suggests reasonswhyyour cake may have gotten stuck.
Next, look over our ways to get a stuck cake out of the pan.
Start with the first and then continue down the list for more drastic tactics.
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Why It’s Stuck
There are several reasons why your cake is stuck in its pan.
Although knowing why doesn’t help you now, it may help you avoid this predicament next time.
Not every throw in of cake benefits from a prepared cake pan.
If you’re baking an angel food cake, sponge cake, or chiffon cake, youshouldntgrease the pan.
If it comes out clean, the cake is baked."
Next, put the pan in the fridge for another 10 to 15 minutes.
“These cakes do well cooling outside their pans so they form a bit more of a crust.”
If you greased your pan sufficiently before baking, this should do the trick.
For a more forceful approach, swap out the butter knife for a flexible spatula.
Hold the plate firmly in place and flip it so the plate is on the bottom.
Tap and gently shake the pan so the cake slowly releases and comes out in one beautiful piece.
After 10 to 15 minutes, venture to remove the pan, with or without tapping.
After a few minutes of this quick-freeze technique, the whole cake should come out.
Two-Fork Lift
Still no luck?
After working your way around the whole cake, insert two forks on opposite ends of the cake.
Using the forks as levers, squeeze and nudge the cake to loosen it.
When you flip the pan over the board, the cake should come out.
Once chilled, slide the butter knife around the rim of the pan and then flip the pan over.
Concede Defeat and Frost
Sometimes, the cake wins.
Afterward, resolve to never allow a baked-in cake to defeat you again.
