Use Cake Rings

Cake rings are pieces of cooking equipment used to form the mold for tarts, cakes, and other similar baked goods. While most cake rings are circular, they can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes. Using cake rings in your baking can aid in the production of high quality pastries.

Steps

 * 1) Obtain a cake ring.
 * 2) * While most cake rings can be found at culinary, home improvement, and grocery stores, they can also be purchased at arts and crafts stores. Browse through the selection of available cake rings to determine which size and style of cake ring meets your needs.
 * 3) Clean the cake ring before use.
 * 4) * As with other new cooking equipment, removing all tags and labels is necessary before baking. Residue from excessively sticky labels can usually be removed by soaking the cake ring in a large tub of soapy water for several hours.
 * 5) Prepare the cake ring.
 * 6) * Place the cake ring on a baking sheet which has been lined with a sheet of parchment paper.
 * 7) * Grease the cake ring and parchment paper before pouring in your batter. Greasing can be done using aerosol spray cans, melted butter, or even some types of oil.
 * 8) * When using melted butter and oil, you will need to flour your pan and the parchment paper. Sprinkle a small amount of all-purpose flour on the inside of the cake ring and on the paper, and rotate the ring until all sides have been coated with flour. Pour any excess flour out into the sink or the garbage can.
 * 9) With the cake ring resting securely on the parchment-lined baking sheet, pour the cake batter into the pan. Once the batter has been poured in the cake ring, do not move the ring at any time. Doing so can cause the batter to ooze out of the bottom of the cake ring, potentially destroying your cake.
 * 10) * If you are using the cake ring to make a tart rather than a cake, you can do so at this time. Press the tart crust onto the parchment paper and sides of the cake ring. Pour any tart filling over the crust, and place assorted fruits on top.
 * 11) Bake the cake or tart.
 * 12) * Follow recipe instructions to make sure the baked good is cooked at the proper temperature and for the appropriate amount of time.

Tips

 * Allow the cake to cool entirely before removing the cake rim. Failure to do so can cause cracks and breaks on the surface of the cake.

Warnings

 * As with any cake, be sure to test the cake for doneness before removing it from the oven. Use a clean, dry toothpick or very sharp knife to pierce the center of the cake. Remove the toothpick or knife, and examine it for signs of wetness. If any batter remains on the toothpick or knife, further baking time will be required.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Use a Toothpick in Baking

Sources and Citations

 * http://www.cakedecoratingbasics.com/types-of-cake-baking-pans.shtml