i have rpeviously always used wilton pans but i got some (forgot the brand) but they are soooo much nicer. they are also tal enough that i don't have to bake 2 or 3 times for each tier. so i have used the square 10" one quite often and never had problems but i just did a cake with the 10"round and the center never did get done all the way. it was still kinda gooey. i'm baking for another cake this weekend with the square ones, 10" and 8" and i just can't seem to get the center totally done while the top is burning. my 10" one caved in on the top. which was ok because i cut that off but i'm not expereinced with this.
also, i took the 10" out of the pan to torte. the middle was just barely done and the edges were overdone. they were really super hard. i wasn't sure if that's normal but i def thought it would be gross so i shaved the edges all the way around.
what am i doing wrong?
Try using a heating core or a flower nail in the middle of the cake pan before you bake. I prefer flower nails (what you use to pipe buttercream flowers/roses with). I fill my pans with the batter as normal, then I spray the flower nail with some Baker's Joy, then turn it upside down and and stick it into the middle of the pan, then bake. It really does work and helps the cake bake more evenly. Good luck!
I am posting to watch this thread, my round cakes bake fine but I also have issues getting a square cake to cook equally throughout (I do use a heating core).....
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they are also tal enough that i don't have to bake 2 or 3 times for each tier.
It sounds like you are using 3" tall pans. If it isn't working for you, there's nothing wrong with baking two 2" tall layers... you might want to go back to your 2" tall pans, or just bake 2" tall layers with your new pans.
Heating core always works for me, and we use the 3" Fat Daddio pans
make sure you line your cake properly and cover your cake! i always cut out the shape in baking paper put it on top of the cake once the batter is in and wrap in foil making sure all the sides are covered (i even put a heavy tray on top to keep cake level!) this helps isulate the cake for a little more even cooking, try lowering temperature, not over beating your batter and maybe even the rack that the cake sits on in the oven, some places are better than others for even heat. its all about trial and error but once you have got it you have got it. dont check on your cake until 2/3 way through baking and this can cause the cake to sink. its a pain i know as i have been there done that and sometimes still do! you are not alone
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