I just finished cratering to 10" round yellow cakes when I turned them out onto the cooling racks after cooling in the pan for 15 minutes. I think I read somewhere that you can use a flower nail for a heating core. Is this true? Also, do you have any other suggestions for me? I prepped the pan as I did my 8" and 6" layers, but they came out fine. Thanks for your suggestions!

the flower nail as the heating core...is true...it works the same way...have you also tried the cooling strips??? those are just as wonderful and they work like a charm!!!!!!!

Yes, I love the cooling strips, too! I just don't have enough of them yet to cover all of the pans while baking. I guess that would be a great thing to get with my 40% Wilton coupon this week! Thanks for your help, Becky27!