HOW TO BAKE CAKES IN CANS- AKA TIN CAN CAKES
This is a great, easy way to bake small cakes for 2 people. They're a fun project for kids and adults alike. I have several "little" recipes for cakes and desserts for just 2 people and all of them can be baked in tin cans using this technique. Here are a few of them: recipe #369222, recipe #369220, and recipe #369159
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Categories Dessert
Time 2m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- You'll need 2 cans and a good can opener. I like to use the cans that are left from pie filling (21 oz). They are kinda wide and I find them easier to work with. They must be cleaned and free of dents (dents will stop the cake from popping out).
- The important thing is to open the cans cleanly with no jagged edges which will tear the cakes when removing them and cut your hands.
- The second important thing is to grease and flour the can very well and line the bottom with a little circle of greased parchment paper. You can use the standard butter or shortening and flour but I prefer to spray them with Baker's Joy. It's just so much simpler.
- I make the recipes right in a 4 cup measuring cup and then simply pour/scrape the batter into the center of the cans. If you don't have one of those, drop the batter off of a serving spoon into the center of the can. Try to smooth the tops a little with a narrow rubber spatula. Tap the cans on the counter gently to remove air pockets. Bake according to your recipe.
- Test for doneness using a long thin skewer.
- After you bake the cake according to the recipe, let it cool on a rack for 10 minutes just like usual then run a thin knife around the edge of the cake and pop it out. Cool completely on the rack.
- If the cake gets totally stuck, cut the bottom of the can off with your can opener and push the cake gently up out of the can (sort of like a push-up pop ice cream). Gently remove the can bottom from the cake with a thin knife.
- Once the cake is cool, carefully slice it in half horizontally to make your 2 layers. Fill and frost according to your recipe.
- Be very careful during this whole process not to cut yourself on the rims of the cans and supervise children when they're handling the cans.
- Replace the cans after 2 or 3 uses or when you see any rusting or discoloration.
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Vivo Y20
[email protected]These cakes were amazing! They were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.
Dakota Johnson
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these cakes turned out terrible. They were dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny.
David Goble
[email protected]These cakes were a complete disaster. They didn't rise properly and they were burnt on the bottom. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Defang Blessed
[email protected]I was disappointed with these cakes. They were dry and bland. The frosting was also too sweet.
Carla Pickle
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of canned cakes, but these were surprisingly good. They were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.
Omar Thomas
[email protected]These cakes are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and the kids will love decorating them.
Lori Reinke
[email protected]I've made these cakes several times and they're always a hit. They're moist and fluffy, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Fariya umair
[email protected]These cakes are a fun and festive way to celebrate any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover cake mix.
Ishan Basheer
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the cakes always turn out perfect. I've made them with different cake mixes and frostings, and they've always been a hit.
Kristina Salvitti
[email protected]These cakes were a waste of time and ingredients. They were dry and bland, and the frosting was grainy and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Carol Springer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cakes didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. They were a bit dry and the frosting was too thick. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Idris Kaala
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The texture was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I would recommend using a less sweet frosting next time.
Sweet JananJA
[email protected]I made these cakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cakes he had ever eaten. The cakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Foxy Pirate
[email protected]These cakes were a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved helping me mix the batter and pour it into the cans. The cakes turned out great, and the kids had a blast eating them.
Janet Kwalle
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cakes turned out great! They were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even beginners.
Chimezie Timothy
[email protected]These cakes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Tazol paloan
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but these cakes turned out amazing! They were so easy to make and the results were impressive. The cakes were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to an
Hailey Gammelgard
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! This is a great recipe for those who love moist and flavorful cakes. The cakes baked in cans came out perfectly, with a beautiful golden brown crust and a tender, fluffy interior. I used chocolate cake mix, and the flavor was ri