The exact same thing with this recipe happened with me, I think I was to excited to eat it and rushed the cool down period. But it was still good to eat.
I feel your pain. For my twins’ birthday recently, I made a chocolate cake that I have made for years, one that always turns out perfectly and consistently gets rave reviews. Only this time, it stuck to the pan – just like yours – for reasons I have yet to figure out. I had no time to make a new cake, so I ended up hobbling it together with extra frosting, then covering the whole thing with even MORE. Funny, everyone commented on how “moist and delicious” it was. Probably from so much frosting… ;)
After a few similar disasters with that Raspberry buttermilk cake I think I’ve found the solution – grease base and sides, then line the base of the cake tin with circle of baking parchment, grease lightly over the top of that. Hey presto, no more lost cake bits :-) (although I have to say, I wasn’t too disappointed with the previous situation, as it meant I just HAD to eat the bits that got left behind…) The cake itself, apart from the stickage issue, is perfect and has been made many times since Deb posted that recipe – a definite keeper.
I always cut a circle parchment, grease both sides and stick it on the bottom of the cake pan, no matter which cake I’m making. It takes maybe 30 seconds, and (as you can probably guess) is definitely worth it. If something still sticks, running a knife along the side of the pan usually does the trick.
The first time I made this cake, it didn’t seem to cook all the way through,so I added a bit to the cooking time and it was overcooked. It is so delicious, I’m not giving up on it yet!
I am a baker of many years experience and have learned a thing or two. Here’s one of my rules of thumb… If it’s not burnt and the flavor is good, crumble it up and serve it in a bowl with ice cream. Voilà! Happy mistake!
I tried it with strawberries and was lucky enough to get one and a half cakes out in tact (I made a double batch) . . . but it wasn’t easy, I’d definitely try parchment next time.
Baking mishaps always get me frustrated, but at least you learn from the mistakes! I certainly looks delicious even if it might not be the prettiest cake!
I think I probably “fail” more than I succeed, at least when you’re talking about how things look. I’m an impatient cook all too often. I bet that cake still tasted great, though!
I couldn’t resist trying this one, and also cheated like Ann did with the springform pan. Delicious! Tonight I’m trying the blackberry napoleons, but substituting blueberries. I made the shortbread dough this a.m. and can’t wait to get home and start baking! Thanks for the great recipes, beautiful photography and inspiring commentary.
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Janet says:
June 19th, 2009 at 12:35 am
Nothing that a nice coating of whipped cream or ice cream can’t hide! Still looks delicious, despite the rebel without a pan shape ;-)
Carolin says:
June 19th, 2009 at 4:36 am
The exact same thing with this recipe happened with me, I think I was to excited to eat it and rushed the cool down period. But it was still good to eat.
kari says:
June 19th, 2009 at 8:47 am
As easy as that recipe seemed, it actually didn’t turn out for me either. A little too soggy and crumbly, though the taste was great!
Dawn in CA says:
June 19th, 2009 at 10:33 am
I feel your pain. For my twins’ birthday recently, I made a chocolate cake that I have made for years, one that always turns out perfectly and consistently gets rave reviews. Only this time, it stuck to the pan – just like yours – for reasons I have yet to figure out. I had no time to make a new cake, so I ended up hobbling it together with extra frosting, then covering the whole thing with even MORE. Funny, everyone commented on how “moist and delicious” it was. Probably from so much frosting… ;)
Kathryn says:
June 19th, 2009 at 10:46 am
After a few similar disasters with that Raspberry buttermilk cake I think I’ve found the solution – grease base and sides, then line the base of the cake tin with circle of baking parchment, grease lightly over the top of that. Hey presto, no more lost cake bits :-) (although I have to say, I wasn’t too disappointed with the previous situation, as it meant I just HAD to eat the bits that got left behind…) The cake itself, apart from the stickage issue, is perfect and has been made many times since Deb posted that recipe – a definite keeper.
Rachel says:
June 19th, 2009 at 10:53 am
I always cut a circle parchment, grease both sides and stick it on the bottom of the cake pan, no matter which cake I’m making. It takes maybe 30 seconds, and (as you can probably guess) is definitely worth it. If something still sticks, running a knife along the side of the pan usually does the trick.
The Duo Dishes says:
June 19th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
‘Ish happens. Surely you can slice off the round top and spread the bottom with fresh whipped cream or meringue? It’s definitely easy to disguise!
Ann says:
June 19th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
I have to admit I tried making this cake & it turned out terrific…….but I cheated and used a 9″ springform pan.
Susan W. says:
June 19th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
The first time I made this cake, it didn’t seem to cook all the way through,so I added a bit to the cooking time and it was overcooked. It is so delicious, I’m not giving up on it yet!
Dawn K. says:
June 19th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
I am a baker of many years experience and have learned a thing or two. Here’s one of my rules of thumb… If it’s not burnt and the flavor is good, crumble it up and serve it in a bowl with ice cream. Voilà! Happy mistake!
The Purple Foodie says:
June 20th, 2009 at 11:41 am
What a coincidence! I made the same cake with strawberries and that failed as well and didn’t make it to my blog either. :)
maeve says:
June 20th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I tried it with strawberries and was lucky enough to get one and a half cakes out in tact (I made a double batch) . . . but it wasn’t easy, I’d definitely try parchment next time.
dina says:
June 20th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I have to admit that I have made this cake many times but I never once have taken it out of the pan……..(it gets eaten too quickly!)
annie says:
June 20th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
wow that could be a photo from my kitchen when i made the exact same cake! but who cares what it looked like, wasn’t it tasty?
sivan says:
June 21st, 2009 at 11:41 pm
ha! i love that you posted this. brilliant. ps, nice to know you’re human and not some amazing baking alien from mars.
Kaitlyn says:
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Baking mishaps always get me frustrated, but at least you learn from the mistakes! I certainly looks delicious even if it might not be the prettiest cake!
Lisa (dinner party) says:
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I hate, hate, hate when that happens. And it does a lot. But I appreciate your honesty! And I hope you still ate it.
Caroline says:
June 26th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I like posts about the failures… maybe the best. Luisa is always good about that and it reminds me that is happening in EVERY kitchen now and then!
hanne says:
June 29th, 2009 at 9:47 am
I think I probably “fail” more than I succeed, at least when you’re talking about how things look. I’m an impatient cook all too often. I bet that cake still tasted great, though!
Rima says:
June 29th, 2009 at 11:13 am
it’s okay timmy pumpkin pie.
you gots a good attimitude!
cpdtops says:
July 27th, 2009 at 11:03 am
I couldn’t resist trying this one, and also cheated like Ann did with the springform pan. Delicious! Tonight I’m trying the blackberry napoleons, but substituting blueberries. I made the shortbread dough this a.m. and can’t wait to get home and start baking! Thanks for the great recipes, beautiful photography and inspiring commentary.