How Do You Bake In Tin Cans?
Cakes come in every shape and size. Specialty cakes created for weddings, birthdays and anniversaries vary from simple designs to ornate creations. Certain shapes are almost impossible to create. Short of sculpting the cake after it is baked, the chef has no option but to bake in tin cans for tubular cakes used to make tree trunks among other things. Step 1 Clean the can thoroughly to remove any food particles or metal shavings. A metal file run along the cut edges of the can removes any sharp or jagged pieces of metal formed along the rim when the can was opened. Remove the label from the can and the glue left from the label, which sometimes sticks to the sides. Step 2 Coat the inside of the can with the cooking spray or oil. Regular cooking spray sometimes fails to let the coffee can release the cake properly. A spray with flour added keeps the cake from sticking. Substitute regular vegetable oil or even shortening if you do not have the cooking spray. Step 3 Preheat the oven to the
