Before the holidays I learned (the hard way) that my removable bottom tube pan leaks batter. It works perfectly for angel food cake batter, but when I tried to bake a pound cake the batter seeped out. Thank goodness I’d put a sheet pan on the lower rack. There was some burnt batter, but the cake was okay.
Preventing Leaks with Removable Bottom Pan
This week I decided to make another removable bottom tube pan pound cake and researched some popular methods to prevent leaks. The most common is to wrap the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil as you would for a springform pan going into a water bath. There were also a ton of clever ideas on Food 52, including using a circle of cut grocery bag between the two parts. I’m going to test that one next, but this time I did something different. I greased the pan, put soft bread crumbs all around the area where the two parts come together, then dusted the pan with flour. To be safe, I also baked it on a rimmed baking sheet. The bread crumbs worked, but next time Il try the grocery bag trick mentioned on Food 52 by Donna W.
Anyhow, the cake was delicious. Here’s the recipe. It’s similar to another favorite, Mary Jo Bowen’s Best Pound Cake Ever, but calls for all-purpose flour (and more of it). Ive also included links to a few more pound cakes you can make in a removable bottom pan.
Super Quick Video Tips: How to Get Stuck Cakes Out of Tube Pans
FAQ
What causes a tube pan to leak?
How do you fix a leaking cake pan?
How do you prevent a pound cake from leaking?
This week I decided to make another removable bottom tube pan pound cake and researched some popular methods to prevent leaks. The most common is to wrap the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil as you would for a springform pan going into a water bath.
How to prevent batter from leaking in the oven?
If you only have a single type of tube pan, you can take measures to prevent the pan from leaking batter inside your oven. Look at your tube pan to determine if you have a single-piece or two-piece pan. A removable center indicates you own a two-piece pan prone to leaking. Take a tip from leaky springform pans: line the pan with parchment paper.
Why is my cake batter leaking?
Leaking commonly occurs when you use the wrong pan for baking a cake. If you only have a single type of tube pan, you can take measures to prevent the pan from leaking batter inside your oven. Look at your tube pan to determine if you have a single-piece or two-piece pan. A removable center indicates you own a two-piece pan prone to leaking.
How do you keep a cake from collapsing when baking?
Use a baking sheet: Place the tube pan on a baking sheet to catch any potential leaks during baking. Invert for cooling: Once the cake is done baking, invert the tube pan onto a wire rack to cool completely. This helps prevent the cake from collapsing as it cools and allows for easier removal from the pan.