Cake Disaster - Trying Out Torte Pans

[Intrepid_Chef]

Well ... I made a cake tonight and against my better judgement, I used the torte pans.

Even used the circles of parchment to avoid sticking and trying out the cake.

Well, after 15 minutes I had to pull it out of the oven b/c I could smell it burning.

Didn't want it to burn more in the hot pans, so I immediately turned them out on the cooling rack. Shortly thereafter, moved one of the cakes to my platter.

Well, the one I left on the cooling rack stuck to the rack so bad that it broke!

The one on the platter also stuck to the platter!

I can't frost it until tomorrow b/c I couldn't find food coloring anywhere, and I'm really hoping I can cover it up!

Next time I'll just use mom's tried and true layer cake pans. Sheesh.

 

[leftymac]

Well ... I made a cake tonight and against my better judgement, I used the torte pans.

Even used the circles of parchment to avoid sticking and trying out the cake.

Well, after 15 minutes I had to pull it out of the oven b/c I could smell it burning.

Didn't want it to burn more in the hot pans, so I immediately turned them out on the cooling rack. Shortly thereafter, moved one of the cakes to my platter.

Well, the one I left on the cooling rack stuck to the rack so bad that it broke!

The one on the platter also stuck to the platter!

I can't frost it until tomorrow b/c I couldn't find food coloring anywhere, and I'm really hoping I can cover it up!

Next time I'll just use mom's tried and true layer cake pans. Sheesh.

Hmmm I've never had my torte pans stick. Did you use Pam w/flour too? I use that along with the parchment paper and get perfect results every time.

 

[straitfan]

Don't things bake in those pans in about 10-12 min.? (I know that's the max for a brownie mix). The top is so thin, it doesn't take long, that's why they're great for shows. They cook and cool quickly. As far as moving it from the rack to the serving plate, I'll never understand why they discontinued the lift and serve right when they came out with the torte pans..I've never had any trouble either, use parchment circles and Baker's Joy.

 

[gaddischef]

Yes, make sure you use the nonstick with flour all over ... shouldn't have to bake it too long. I've never had trouble either. Hmmm....maybe try again! I love these!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

I don't know what it is ... cake mix only gives times for 9 inch pans.

Yes, I used pam with flour. They didn't stick to the pans, they stuck to every surface I cooled the cakes on! I tried to use the mega scraper and only ended up with a mega mess!

 

[pcsharon1]

I agree....try again. I love mine. But you can only cook in them for about 10-12 minutes. They are too thin for an entire cake cooking time. I do have trouble with hot cakes sticking to my cooling racks sometimes though.

 

[raebates]

Don't use the cake mix instructions for baking. Use the Torte Pan instructions. Also, be sure to follow the Torte Pan instructions for the length of time to cool in the pan. Otherwise the cake is too fragile and can break as you try to turn it out. Also, placing the cake on a cooling rack too early can make it stick to the rack.

 

[Ginger428]

Hmmm I've never had my torte pans stick. Did you use Pam w/flour too? I use that along with the parchment paper and get perfect results every time.

Same here, I LOVE mine!!

 

[lpacker]

I agree - I LOVE mine too! I have several great recipes I use with them and share with my guest when they purchase them. I use wax paper (cheaper than parchment paper) on my cooling racks whenever I turn something out on them to cool. Two reasons: 1. I'm a little lacks on washing the cooling racks and use them all the time. 2. I don't want my baked goods to stick or take on the inprints of the cooling rack.

 

[lauriedip]

I agree - I LOVE mine too! I have several great recipes I use with them and share with my guest when they purchase them. I use wax paper (cheaper than parchment paper) on my cooling racks whenever I turn something out on them to cool. Two reasons: 1. I'm a little lacks on washing the cooling racks and use them all the time. 2. I don't want my baked goods to stick or take on the inprints of the cooling rack.

good idea on wax paper, can you give us some good torte pan recipes, your favorite?sorry, Maybe this should be on another thread.
thanks

 

[Jinkies]

Yes, I don't flip the cakes out of their pan until I need them several minutes later and haven't had a problem either I loooove them!

 

[ChefCat]

I don't know what it is ... cake mix only gives times for 9 inch pans.

Yes, I used pam with flour. They didn't stick to the pans, they stuck to every surface I cooled the cakes on! I tried to use the mega scraper and only ended up with a mega mess!

I hope you saved your "meag mess"... layer those cake crumbles with fruit and cool whip or pudding in the trifle bowl!!

 

[smarteez2]

I don't know what it is ... cake mix only gives times for 9 inch pans.

Yes, I used pam with flour. They didn't stick to the pans, they stuck to every surface I cooled the cakes on! I tried to use the mega scraper and only ended up with a mega mess!

LOL well that's not the pan's fault!! LOL

 

[quiverfull7]

I can't recall but do we also lower the temp since they are the darker pans?

 

[Grandmarita]

I love my torte pans, and suggest you change your baking time, set the pan to cool on our cooling rack, and after five minutes flip it out on your plate, directly rather than onto your cooling rack. I've been trying to come up with a "green" dessert for St. Pat's dinner. I think you have inspired me to do a Yellow cake Torte and will it with Pischacio pudding.
I like the Trifle idea too, for those poor test results.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

I doon't have my PIG anymore, but I seem to recall that being for a recipe where I put all the stuff in one pan ....Actually ... it all worked out. The messed up part was on the bottom of each layer. The tops were fine. Aside from a bit of burnt stuff which I ignored, they were fine ... and the moistest cake I ever made. Go parchment!This weekend, however, when I take a cake to my church, I will use the traditional cake pans, even though they make a smaller cake. Reasons? First, I have nothing to transport a cake of that size in. Second, a tub of frosting more than covers a regular cake, but barely and badly covers a cake made in the torte pan.My roomate is ANTI pudding so I resorted to putting the pudding in the mix and coloring the frosting green. The cake barely had a green cast to it. But I've done the pudding in the wells before and it was a huge hit.

 

[cookingwithlove]

I use wax paper (cheaper than parchment paper)

Yes, but we SELL Parchment paper!!

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

Yes, but we SELL Parchment paper!!

This is where when I'm doing a recipe at home I use waxed paper, but at shows I use parchment paper. No one needs to know

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Can you use wax paper in the pans? Curious for future reference.I borrowed a thing of parchment a long time ago and can't find the PC stuff to save my life.

 

[babywings76]

I used to use the parchment paper, but tried a couple times without. I haven't really noticed a difference. The pans are so wonderfully non-stick, things release beautifully. I spray them with Baker's Joy first, though (non-stick spray w/ flour).

 

[JAE]

Usually, the non stick pans need to be baked at a 25 degree lower temp. Better safe than sorry, so always bake lower.

 

[PCAnna]

Anyone ever tried the Creamy Mojito Torte? Opinion?

 

[SueAdx]

It is yummy. Nice and tart. A little putzy for a show but good!

 

[PCAnna]

Putzy? LOL.. I'm not sure what that means. I am making other things as well.. thought it would be a quick dessert but I have never tried it

 

[Chef ET]

I love my torts too! I have used the clear bowl part of the salad spinner as a lid when transporting torts on a serving platter. Works pretty good.

 

[LeslieSGI]

Anyone ever tried the Creamy Mojito Torte? Opinion?

It is awesome! All my friends ask for it when their birthdays roll around. Nothing but great things to say about it. Make sure you use Mint extract and not peppermint - that would ruin it for sure.​

 

[colegrovet]

I am with you there amanda... I don't use parchment paper either. I just spray the pan and bake..

 

[pampered1224]

If you do not have the PIG or Use & Care instructions that came with the pans, they are both on CC. That resource is there so we do not have issues with "our" products. Check those, follow them exactly then if you still have issues, then blame the pan. Then ask the test kitchens.