Hi everybody!

Do I have to use a heating core? It says to use one in pans that are 10" or larger. Is that a must? If not do you lower the cooking temp and increase time? I have never baked a cake larger than 8".

Any input is appreciated.
TIA

LinB

You dont have to use a heating core but over 10" it does help! You can simply place a flower nail upside down in the center.. just make sure you grease it up first! It works great!

I have baked many 10 inch without the heating core, I have used it and it does help bake much better. I just have to cook the cake longer without the heating core which makes the top a little crustier but I cut this off to level my cake anyways. Over 10 inch I would say yes use the heating core or you will never cook the middle of the cake.

Thanks guys!

Sorry it took me so long to reply. I have been busy preparing things for class, among other things at home also.

Thanks again.

LinB

Flower nails work great and I bake at 325 but I have a convection(think that's how it's spelled).

I am sorry can someone explain this to me, I am not grasping this subject..................huh?

Bumping

So you just put the flower nail in the middle of the pan upside down? How much longer do you have to bake at 325?

Yes that's correct.I spray the nail and place 2 or 3 around the pan.I pre-heat at 350..turn back to 325 when I place the cake in the oven.I set the timer for 25 min's..but check often as all oven's are not the same.Now this is using the recipe with the extender in it.I don't use anything else.Everyone loves it so why change.