When we gather up all our baking utensils and pans what item is usually neglected? A very important one - The oven thermometer! Don't rely on your oven to be 350 degrees just because you set the dial to that. Not all ovens perform the same so get an oven thermometer and be sure the oven's temperature is the temperature you want. Having not enough heat is just as detrimental as too much. Having the right start for your cake is vital.
Be particular about your bakeware - the type you use has a direct influence on the cakes you produce. You want to have bakeware that will provide the best decorating surface to showcase your decorating talents not distract from it. In choosing bakeware, you want to get pans that will give you consistent performance. So look for durability so that they can give you years of dependable service. A classic and time tested material for bakeware is aluminum. Extra thick aluminum pans will distribute heat the most efficiently so your cakes will bake evenly. The sides of the pans should be straight and if it is a square or sheet pan they should have perfect 90-degree corners to give your cakes a professional look. A quality pan will hold its shape and not warp so that you can have a perfect form time after time. No one wants a lopsided oval when they intended to have a perfectly round circle. You expect the best from yourself why not out of your pans? Another good investment is Bake Even Strips. These can help your cake centers from rising too high or having cracked tops. And don't forget to properly cool your cakes on Cooling Grids or Racks.
If you are looking to get character pans then you can choose aluminum ones or another option is plastic pans. Plastic Pans? Yes Plastic pans. These plastic pans are specifically made to be used in a regular oven. You place them on a shiny cookie sheet and can take the heat up to 375 degrees. Sometimes they can be used for chocolate candy shapes. Their batter capacity is one cake box mix. These pans won't replace your quality aluminum bakeware - so I wouldn't recommend these for your next wedding cake. But this is an excellent alternative to brand name character pans and is half the price. Country Kitchen SweetArt,Inc. at http://www.countrykitchensa.com has an excellent and varied selection to choose from.
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