Does anyone know if there is any point in using the baking strips on these pans? They don't touch the pan all around, so I am not sure if they work. Would freezing the pan be an alternative? As I understand it, the baking strips keep the walls of the pan cool, so that the cake doesn't cook faster on the edges, which is what makes we wonder if freezing or chilling the pan would help.

Chilling the pan probably wont' have much impact. Wrapping, even though it doesn't touch completely will still be some help.

You can also use an inverted flower nail as a heating core. that will also help even baking.

I use these binder clips from the office supply, they fasten much easier, stay on very well and hold the baking strips much closer to the pans.

Binder clips - what a great idea!! Those little pin thingies have been irritating me no end!

I used the bake even strips on the beleved pan and they came out flat.

I use these strips on all my cake pans (butter cakes). For the baking results and easiest cakes to frost, I suggest straight sided pans, but if all you have are the sloped sided one, they will work fine with the strips, just stretch them to fit. I secure them closed with a staple or two, which I find holds the strips closer to the pans sides. In the old days bakers would soak old bath towels and wrap those around the cake pans (sitting on a large sheet pan or cookies sheet). I never have to level the tops of my layers when I use them.

Somerset, I don't have too much problem with the clips getting into the cake, but I do try to angle the clips away as much as possible. Could it be that the ones you are using are too big? Mine are about an inch and a quarter, the smaller ones (3/4 inch) are not big enough, but these seem to be okay. HTH

Most of the "character" pans have a lip around the top, I try to attach the clip to that lip/edge to keep the baking strips as close to the shape of the pan as possible.

On regular shape pans, I do as Indydebi said, just fasten the clips to the strips themselves.

I have always wondered if the binder clips would work or if they'd melt or do something funky to my pans! Yay, they do work! That will save me many stabbed fingers dealing with those stupid pins!! Thanks to whoever asked this question!!

I threw out my baking strips! Once they were a god-send, now they're awaiting a new use. When I bake the cake, I do my best to level the batter in the pan and always, always bake @325. When the cake comes out of the oven and is still very warm - not hot! - take you clean hands and press down on the top of the cake to achieve a level top. This is a tip from Di's Cakes and I understand it has been handed down through generations. It works and works well!