Grease and flour your cake pans in one step using my easy homemade cake release! Made with 3 simple ingredients, this cake goop guarantees your cakes, muffins and breads come out clean and don’t stick every time.
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How to Make Homemade Cake Pan Release
Cake release recipes can vary in ingredients but, for the most part, they include equal parts flour, vegetable oil and shortening (but melt in the microwave so it blends easily). I use a cup of each. If you’d like to make more or less, just adjust the measurements, making sure to maintain the equal ratios.
To make, place all the ingredients in one bowl and mix until incorporated and lump-free.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup shortening melted
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It lasts for up to 6 months.
Notes
Nutrition
How to Use
When the oven is preheated and the batter is ready to go, dip a rubber pastry brush into the mixture and brush it onto your pan. I like to go pretty heavy with the release to ensure absolutely no sticking.
Storage
I prefer to store it in a glass jar or container, but plastic will work too. No matter which you use, make sure it’s airtight. Stored at room temperature, it will last for up to 3 months. If in the fridge, it will last for about 6 months.
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What would make this needing to be refrigerated? I’ve been making this for a couple years and have never refrigerated it but now wondering if I should be. Thank you
I refrigerate mine so it lasts longer.
Will it work the same in pampered chef stone?
We didnt test in that. We only use this in various cake pans but you can give it a try.
Hi there,
Do you think I could use talo or lard instead of shortening?
Thanks!
Yes you can. Should be all good.
This cake release was great a little different from one I used years ago but definitely better than the spray. I am however a little heavy handed and had to learn the hard way. Thank you Jocelyn helping me understand that. A little goes a long way.
So glad this worked out for you!
Can you use butter instead of shortening?
I don’t suggest this as shortening has a longer shelf life without the dairy and if you use butter, your release can go rancid.
do you melt the Shortening before mixing?
I sometimes do if it is super hard. It will make the process easier.
Absolutely love this! Easy to make easy to use easy to store!
Thanks, doll!
The cake release recipe is amazing!
Can i make it with butter, instead of shortening?
how Long do you allow your Bundt cakes to cool before REMOVING from the pan?
I usually wait 10-15 minutes before flipping.
Hi Jocelyn,
Can melted coconut oil be used in place of the vegetable oil instead?
I don’t think there will be a problem with that.