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    Home » Recipes

    Published: Nov 2, 2021 ·Updated: Nov 1, 2021 by Sabra · 2 Comments

    Homemade Cake Release (Cake Goop)

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    homemade cake release in a pan with text overlay

    Use this easy-to-make cake release to grease cake pans and ensure that all of your cakes come out of the pan easily and without breaking.

    s cake pan coated with homemade pan release

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    Yesterday was Halloween so today officially begins the holiday baking season! There is nothing worse than spending time baking a delicious cake, only to have it fall apart when removing it from the baking pan.

    This homemade cake goop ensures that your cakes come out perfectly each and every time!

    If you are looking for a recipe to try this cake release out on I suggest trying my gluten-free apple cake or my personal favorite ... low-carb yellow cake with chocolate frosting!

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    Ingredients

    ingredients for cake good including flour, vegetable oil, and vegetable shortening.

    This cake release only takes three common ingredients to make and comes together in less than five minutes!

    • Vegetable shortening
    • All purpose flour
    • Vegetable oil

    See the recipe card for quantities and read below for gluten-free and vegetable oil free alternatives!

    Instructions

    As I mentioned before, this recipe takes no time at all! Simply combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl

    vegetable oil, shortening, and flour in a bowl

    Mix the ingredients until there are no lumps. It will be very lumpy at first so I find it easiest to use an electric mixer but you can also mix by hand.

    homemade pan release in a mixing bowl

    After it is all mixed up, transfer the mixture to a storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the fridge until you are ready to use.

    Hint: Oil can cause some plastics to break down over time so to be safe, I suggest storing this cake release in a glass or metal container.

    When you are ready to bake your cake, simply use a pastry brush to spread a thin layer on the bottom and sides of the pan immediately before adding the batter.

    a bundt pan coated with cake goop.

    Storage

    Store cake release in a sealed container (preferably glass) for up to 6 months.

    FAQs

    Can I make this gluten-free?

    Yes! Simply swap the traditional flour with your favorite gluten-free flour, rice flour, or for chocolate cakes you can even use cocoa powder!

    Can I make this without using vegetable oil or shortening?

    I know many people avoid vegetable oil products. If this is you, try using coconut oil in place of the shortening and avocado oil in place of the vegetable oil. Since coconut oil is a little thinner than shortening, you may need to add a little more flour.

    Can I use this for things other than cake?

    This will work just about anywhere that you would typically use cooking spray. You can use it in loaf pans, bundt pans, casserole dishes, or cupcake pans just to name a few.

    How much should I use?

    You want a thin, even layer.

    Does this leave a powdery coating on cakes?

    This does leave a very subtle coating on cakes but I don't find it very noticeable in light-colored cakes or breads at all. For chocolate cakes, you can substitute some or all of the flour with cocoa so that it blends in with the cake once baked.

    Top tip

    While typical cake recipes usually call for the pan to be greased before mixing the batter, it is best to grease the pan just before adding the batter when using cake goop. If you do grease your pan too early, just pop it in the fridge until you are ready to add the batter.

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    Homemade Cake Release (Cake Goop)

    Sabra - This Mom's Menu
    Use this easy to make cake release to grease cake pans and ensure that all of your cakes come out of the pan easily and without breaking.
    5 from 2 reviewers
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    Servings 8 cakes
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Measuring Cups
    • Rubber Spatula
    • Storage container with a tight lid

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Vegetable Shortening
    • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
    • 1 cup Vegetable Oil

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all of the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
      1 cup Vegetable Shortening, 1 cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 cup Vegetable Oil
    • Stir until well combined.
    • Transfer to a storage container (preferably glass) with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    • To use: Use a pastry brush to spread a thin layer of cake release on the bottom and sides of cake pans immediately before adding batter. Then continue baking according to the cake recipe.

    Be sure to read the entire post for tips, tricks, and help troubleshooting.

    The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcal
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    1. Felicia Nelson says

      May 03, 2022 at 9:14 am

      Is Crisco in the can or Crisco Sticks considered as the same as Vegetable shorting?

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      • Sabra says

        May 04, 2022 at 11:32 am

        Yes, both the can and stick of Crisco are vegetable shortening 🙂

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