Removing cakes from cake pans is quandary to most first time bakers. As bakers, we want to make the most delicious cakes possible. Not only that, we also take great pride in the appearance of our cakes, and want to show off our cake decorating skills.
A question I get asked a lot from novice bakers is, "What is the best way to remove freshly baked cakes from cake pans?" I know from experience that cakes just out of the oven are extremely delicate things, and require and equally delicate touch. In this article, I will give you my simplest and best tips for doing just that.
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First, you have to answer a simple question. What type of cake are you baking? Believe me--this does matter as certain types of cakes require different removal methods from their respective cake pans.
For example, angel food cake will require you to cool it upside down while it's still in its cake pan. This is because of its tendency to collapse in the center (I know you've experienced this). One way I like to do this so that you don't spill the cake out in chunks is to place a lightweight cutting board, or something similar, on top of the cake. I'll then carefully flip the whole thing over making sure not to smash the cake, so that the cake pan is on top (with the cake still in it), and the cutting board is now on bottom.
When baking sponge cakes, you'll have to keep an eye on it and make sure you don't cool it too much because it has a tendency to shrink on you. After it's cooled down a little, you'll be able to slide it a bit easier out of its cake pan.
Most other cakes you can let cool right side up in their cake pans before removing them. Once they are cool enough, you can gently flip them over, and slide them onto a separate cooling rack.
As for how much time should you actually cool the cakes before removing them from their cake pans? All I can say is that it'll vary from cake to cake. I personally don't have a set time. After so many years of baking, I can usually "just tell" when they're ready. As you gain experience of your own, you'll develop the same ability so keep at it, and don't get too frustrated if your first few cakes don't end up like you envisioned.
Tips to Help You Remove Cakes From Cake Pans
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