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Homemade Cake Release

2/3/2013

 
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I had a hard time naming this post because I wasn't sure what this was called. You know the baking spray that has the flour in it? That's what this is...except you don't spray it. You brush it on. So whether you call it Baker's Joy, Pam with flour, cake release, or baking spray, this is the home version of it.

I have some *pretty* exciting news today. Many of you know that I had my own bakery and since I got laid off in December I've been working hard at it. Well, another baker in my neighborhood and I created a new bakery called Whipped Bakery, and we're working together! It's amazing, especially because I'm not a fan of decorating cakes and she loves that part. It's the perfect marriage. So, I'd love for you to check it out! Let me know what you think. You can find us on the interwebs here or on Facebook here. If you check us out on Facebook, be sure to like us...and tell any Colorado people about it (please and thank you!).

So in that regard, I will be baking a lot of cakes in the near future. And guess what, that non-stick spray with flour is super expensive. I'm trying to save money, so any little bit helps. Since I make my own cake flour, I figured I better find something to take the place of this expensive spray. I definitely will be using this a lot since it's only three ingredients and can be stored in the pantry. This is a huge win. When I'm baking large cakes (like this football cake), I'm still going to line the pan with parchment paper because I don't want to tempt fate, but I'm extremely happy to not spend $3-$4 on spray when a batch of the homemade stuff probably costs less than $2. As Charlie Sheen says, winning! 
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Homemade Baking Spray

1 cup shortening (6.7 ounces)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup vegetable oil

In a medium sized bowl, combine the three ingredients. Whisk until smooth. Store in a resealable container and liberally brush on pans before you add the cake batter (line big pans with parchment paper, too).

Source: Rose Bakes
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Kayle link
2/3/2013 11:15:08 pm

CONGRATULATIONS! That sounds amazing :)

Joy @ Yesterfood link
2/3/2013 11:54:41 pm

I am in AWE of your genius invention! Thank you for sharing with us- PINNING!!

Congratulations on your new bakery- I wish you much success! :)

Sandra link
2/3/2013 11:57:56 pm

I love this stuff and it keeps forever. I don't use anything else for my cakes. Congrats on your new venture!

Claire @ Lemon Jelly Cake link
2/4/2013 12:36:51 am

It never even occurred to me that I could make my own cake release. This is fabulous!! Thank you so much for sharing. And good luck with your new bakery! :)

Charlie
2/4/2013 12:52:30 am

Hi!

I got this recipe years ago from taste of home and it works fantastic.

We always call it Baking Goop

Charlie

Vicki @ WITK link
2/4/2013 01:15:25 am

Congrats on your new job! I used to live in CO, so I facebooked to all my friends out there about your new bakery. Good luck, your desserts always look amazing!

She Makes and Bakes
2/4/2013 04:17:16 am

Thanks for passing along the bakery to your friends Vicki!!

Annie @ Annie's Noms link
2/4/2013 01:43:13 am

Wow thanks so much for this, I'll be saving my money and make this instead of buying cake release spray! I only recently started to use it and I must say I am impressed, but I always line as well as you can never be too safe! Good Luck with your new bakery!!

Tiffany, aka Streusel link
2/4/2013 02:57:54 am

Congrats! Strudel and I would like to do the same someday but I was intimidated by having to have a commercially licensed kitchen in Colorado to sell product. How did you guys set yours up?

She Makes and Bakes
2/4/2013 04:18:19 am

Colorado passed a cottage food law last summer, so you can bake out of your home with certain restrictions/requirements!

Jennifer @ Delicieux link
2/4/2013 04:22:26 pm

What a brilliant invention!! I'm so trying this! And congratulations on your new bakery.

Shawnda link
2/5/2013 02:41:33 am

Congratulations! I feel your pain - I strongly dislike decorating cakes but I can bake them (and muffins and cookies and pies) all day long :)

Monet link
2/5/2013 07:47:57 am

What a useful invention and what great news! Congratulations. I can't wait to see the cakes to come. Thank you for sharing another delicious post. I hope you are having a joyful week. You certainly made mine a bit brighter!

Cat
2/13/2013 06:53:37 am

Ok maybe I am a tad slow but are you lining the pan first and then spredding the mix on the partchment then pouring in the batter? Or are you doing the mix directly on the pan then lining over the top with partchment and then adding batter. Thanks for the cake release recipie

She Makes and Bakes
2/13/2013 12:20:45 pm

If I were going to line the pan with parchment, too, I would spread the cake release, then put the parchment down, then put more cake release on top. It's a lot, but I don't think you can have too much!

tamara
2/26/2013 01:29:15 pm

Iwill have to try this...I just discovered parchment paper. I use it for every thing that goes in to the oven.

Kat
4/12/2013 11:29:32 am

I will use this I have always hated those sprays in cans I don't use any food products from cans except tomatoes. I bake a lot but I have not placed batter on parchment paper
Doesn't the paper stick to the bake good? Someone let me no

She Makes and Bakes
4/16/2013 02:45:26 pm

You want to spread the cake release on the pan, place the parchment down, spread more on the parchment, and then add your batter. The parchment sticks to the cake, but it peels off after it's done baking. Most importantly, the parchment keeps the cake from sticking to the pan.

lora
12/17/2014 01:35:19 am

i have been using this for YEARS!!!!!! LOVE IT....I would also rather spend my money on other things....cooking spray is not one of them!


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