For cake molds with complex shapes, you can start from the following aspects to ensure that the cake is completely demolded.
1. Preparation of molds
Before using a cake mold with complex shapes, first make sure the mold is clean and dry. The mold can be cleaned with warm water and mild detergent, and then wiped dry with a clean cloth. If there are any impurities or moisture on the surface of the mold, it may affect the demolding effect of the cake. At the same time, you can apply a thin layer of grease, such as butter, vegetable oil or a special demolding agent, on the inner wall of the mold. Apply evenly to avoid excessive or insufficient local conditions, and ensure that the entire inner wall of the mold has a thin protective layer, which will help the cake to be demolded smoothly after baking.
2. Handling of cake batter
When pouring in the cake batter, be careful not to pour it too full. Generally speaking, the mold is only 70% to 80% full. If there is too much cake batter, it may overflow from the mold during baking, which will not only affect the appearance of the cake, but also increase the difficulty of demolding. In addition, try to make the texture of the cake batter uniform to avoid lumps or bubbles. Before pouring into the mold, you can gently stir the cake batter evenly or sift it once to remove impurities and bubbles.
3. Precautions during the baking process
During the baking process, the temperature and time must be strictly controlled according to the requirements of the recipe. Different cake molds and cake recipes may require different baking conditions. If the temperature is too high or the time is too long, the cake may be over-dried, causing adhesion to the mold and difficult to demold. If the temperature is too low or the time is too short, the cake may not be fully cooked, which will also affect the demolding effect. At the same time, during the baking process, try to avoid opening the oven door frequently to avoid affecting the temperature and humidity in the oven, resulting in uneven baking of the cake.
4. Demolding method
When the cake is baked, don't rush to demold. Let the cake cool in the mold for a while, usually to room temperature. During the cooling process, the cake will gradually shrink and the adhesion to the inner wall of the mold will decrease. After cooling, you can gently turn the mold upside down on a rack and let the cake fall naturally. If the cake is not demolded smoothly, you can use a slender knife or toothpick to gently draw a circle along the inner wall of the mold to help separate the cake from the mold. But be careful to operate gently to avoid scratching the cake or damaging the mold.
In short, for cake molds with complex shapes, to ensure that the cake is completely demolded, you need to pay attention to mold preparation, cake batter processing, baking process and demolding methods. Only in this way can you make a beautiful and complete cake.
