Homemade Cake Release
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If you have ever had a cake stick on you, then it’s time to make your own cake release and say BUH-BYE to cakes sticking once and for all.
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Listen. I think if we are being honest with ourselves we can all say we have had cakes stick on us. The bottom clings to the cake pan and just doesn’t want to join the party.
It’s the baking worst. I get it. I’ve been there.
No more. That’s it. It’s 2020 and it’s time to do things better. Enter this homemade cake release (aka Cake Goop) as this stuff around the internet is called. Whatever you call it, you need some in baking arsenal.
What Is Cake Release?
A cake release is just simple combination of three ingredients:
- flour
- shortening
- oil
I’ve been trying to use more organic ingredients.
And the best part is you can use equal parts of all three. So you can double or triple (or half!) this recipe easily.
How Do You Make Your Own Cake Release?
It’s easy to make your own cake release. Just simply mix together all the ingredients.
Then just pop in a jar and store in your fridge!
How Do You Use Cake Release?
This stuff is great to grease a cake pan with. And it’s just two simple steps.
- Make Cake Release (oh wait we did that already)
- Brush On Your Cake Pan. Be generous.
How Do You Store Your Cake Release?
You want to store your cake release in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last about 6 months.
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Homemade Cake Release
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (92 g) vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup (120 mL) canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all purpose flour
Instructions
- Combine the shortening and oil in a bowl with a mixer. Then add the flour and mix until smooth and combine.
- When ready to use, brush on the cake pan with a pastry brush or a paper towel in a pinch.
Notes
- You can easily halve or double this recipe.
- Store in the fridge for up to 6 months.
This is the only thing I use to grease my pans. I discovered this ‘recipe’ many years ago in George Greenstein’s Secrets of a Jewish Baker. I halve it, and I do not refrigerate it. It lasts forever!
Thanks for sharing that! I love hearing how long this trick has been working for you. Such a game changer!