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Cake tins

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 17:11

I have two round 7 inch tins and a 23cm springform cake tin and a large loaf tin.
They are never the right shape or size.
What size and make of cake tins do you have / recommend? Are the silicon ones worth the money?
TIA

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dosydot · 16/02/2008 21:23

I have 7" tins as well I just alter times as necessary, I have found that checking the cake toward the end of cooking time is enough
Would love some silicon ones but money is an issue

expatinscotland · 16/02/2008 21:25

I have one silicon one and I hate it because it's so floppy with the batter in it that the manufacturer recommends you lay it on a baking sheet.

I have 9'' tins and use them again and again - square ones and round ones.

I have two loaf tins, a small and a large.

And lots of other tins - I like to bake.

fingerwoman · 16/02/2008 21:27

i got a cheapish silicone one from tesco and it's good for things like flapjack as you can just take it out instead of it all sticking to the tin.
I do find my cakes come out better in a proper tin though- think perhaps the silicone just doesn't transfer the heat in the same way or something.

I have a couple of 8" loose bottom round tins, a big round springform one, small loaf tins. I do need a new square tin as I burned something onto the last one lol

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 21:28

Thanks. I actually want to get some as DH has very uncharacteristically baked a coffee cake (marvellous) and chocolate brownies (flat but tasty) both in the last week and is remarking how easy baking is. I am keen to encourage him .

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expatinscotland · 16/02/2008 21:31

the square tin is good for my parkins.

but the one that's been the best value for money despite being not cheap is a rectangular Analon 13''x9''.

flapjacks (spray baking paper with fry light and line the tin and nothing will stick or use Cake Release from Lakeland), brownies and sheetcakes.

that thing gets the most use or than the baking sheet.

expatinscotland · 16/02/2008 21:32

brownies are supposed to be rather flat and fudgey, as there is no levening agent in them.

for a 'cakier' brownie add 1/2 cup more flour.

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 22:20

I think we def need a square/rectangular tin. The brownies were split between the two 7 inch cake tins and that is why they were a bit too flat IYSWIM. Still yummy, but a bit more biscuit than brownie .
I have always wondered about the cake release stuff. Worth it then?
I think I need an 8 inch as well .

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CantSleepWontSleep · 16/02/2008 22:26

La Forme springform tins are IMO far better than any other. I have one round one (maybe 8" - not sure). Also have a couple of loaf tins.

gigglewitch · 16/02/2008 22:31

cake release stuff well worth it
not cheap but lasts ages, and is the best thing i have ever discovered

expatinscotland · 16/02/2008 22:34

it's worth it!

it does last for ages and it's about £3.50 a bottle from Lakeland.

i don't like fudgey brownies myself, so i'm used to adapting recipes.

but if you're doing a lot of baking it's worth investing in some good ware - IKEA has excellent stuff at a great price and so has amazon.co.uk.

or at least in some Cake Release.

i bake at least twice a week and often more.

Clary · 16/02/2008 22:39

oooh cake tins.

I have 2 20cm (8-inch) ones actually which make a lovely big cake But you need a lot of eggs (and everything else of course). 4-egg mix to make a Victoria sponge.

They are superior make (can't recall it now gah!) in that pale silvery metal. Well worth the extra dosh. Cut out bakeoglide (is that the same as cake release??) in circles and use it every time you use them. Keep the circles in the tin for instant non-stickery.

I also have the same tin in a deep version with loose leaf bottom (but still use bakeogilde) which is great for Christmas cake or any big deep cake.

I also have the same thing in loose-leaf rectangle (20cm x 30cm I think) which is very good for birthday cakes and also traybakes etc.

I also have a 23cm springform which I actually find very useful for cakes of the chocolate mousse baked in the oven variety.

I also have silicon tin for tiny muffins and very small anodised bun tin which is perfect for Christmas mince pies - topped with stars a la Nigella.

Thanks to MI I have just acquired the most gorgeous silicon heart-shaped cupcake tin

Wow who knew there was so much to say on this subject?

(god I love to bake)

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 22:44

Good tips. I have the Lakeland cut out circles for the bottom of my tins. They are excellent. I will get the cake release then, and it seems I def need a square or rectangular one (if not both). Ikea is a top tip. I hadn't thought of there. I heart Lakeland though. I wish someone would get me vouchers for there at birthday time. I always mention it. Will have to just ask next time .

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 22:45

Have you seen the train cake tin Lakeland do? Looks brilliant...I will try to link.

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 22:46

here. What fun!

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 22:48

And look here. A beehive. Too £££ though for once a year, or prob just once...

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 22:49

This I could more easily justify here

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gigglewitch · 16/02/2008 22:58

I've got a huge daisy shaped cake pan and a train one - thus all dc and female relatives sorted
from here

Clary · 16/02/2008 22:58

Oh VP am lurving those cake tins.

A bit ££££ as you say but what a great thing to buy if you are a mum of boy 1 of 3, for example!

(my youngest is 5 this year so I fear I am past that stage...)

Clary · 16/02/2008 22:58

Oh VP am lurving those cake tins.

A bit ££££ as you say but what a great thing to buy if you are a mum of boy 1 of 3, for example!

(my youngest is 5 this year so I fear I am past that stage...)

Clary · 16/02/2008 22:59

Oh OK no more links to cake websites gigglewitch, I am already £10 lighter this week thanks to MI and her heart-shaped pans....

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 23:08

The daisy is a good idea.....No! Next year when I have sorted my finances.
A square tin on the other hand will stop us buying shop bought cakes....

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expatinscotland · 16/02/2008 23:09

My sister sent across this bitching 'bug' cake tin with my mother.

and now it's in Lakeland for £25!

and i've got another from my mother with lemons all on top for my lemon breads.

[preen]

i so love to make lemon breads for our neighbours and for DD1 to take to nursery.

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 23:11

Lemon breads. Yummy. Recipe please, though of course they won't look as good in a loaf tin...

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VanillaPumpkin · 16/02/2008 23:15

I want that butterfly one now for dd1's birthday in March....It would be an investment as I have two dd's and dd1 is only going to be 5. I could use it for the next 8 years surely???
Last years birthday cake was a hilarious disaster. (Tasted good, but then anything does with that much jam and buttercream.) It was a fish theme so I tried to do a choppy sea with blue icing for Nemo to swim in...cue big fat mess on top of cake . I am not at all artistic and so perhaps I need something idiot proof like this....I made individual buns for the party bags thankfully.

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expatinscotland · 16/02/2008 23:16

I use MarsLady's recipe all the way!

Ooooo, hers is the shit! It really is!

It's called Lemon Drizzle Cake and I'm too pissed to look it up, but after I get another beer I'll try .