How I Make Cake Pan Grease | Magic Cake Pan Release Recipe

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2 Cups Crisco Shortening
2 Cups Vegetable Oil
6 Cups All-Purpose Flour
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[@Jagdragon]

So, I thought I'd put this to the test and see if how it works. I first used it on an aluminum 10" x 3" cake tin. I intentionally filled the tin 3/4 full to make sure when baked it was the full height. I also used the remaining batter and greased a 8" x 2" Williams Sonoma pan (my normal pan I use). It took forever to bake that huge 10 inch cake by the way! Anyway, once baked I set a timer for three minutes. I then turned them directly out onto plastic wrap to put in the freezer. THE VERDICT: Game changer! There was absolutley no hint of sticking at all. They both came out beautifully. Goodbye parchment paper! Goodbye pan spray! Goodbye flowering pans. Easy to make and works great. Thanks for sharing Karolyn:-)

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes!!! Isn't it the best?! So glad it made your life easier! :)

[@mymai5859]

Great endorsement

[@missylauser6489]

Thank you for the recipe! A little tip for you: if you don’t want your Crisco to stick to your measuring cup just line it with a piece of plastic wrap. Works like a charm and comes out clean! 👍🏼

[@KarolynsKakes]

Duh why didn't I think of that?! This is a great tip, thank you! 🙏

[@lisawatkins925]

Oh my! This brought back memories. I was a school lunch lady for 27 years with most of those being in the baking department. This pan grease is a lifesaver. So much easier to just brush this on instead of greasing and flouring and cheaper and better than sprays. Glad you shared this! I just started watching you and I love that you take your time and really explain what you're doing. Beautiful cakes!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Lisa! And this is a lunch lady trick?! That's awesome!

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

I use something similar, equal amounts of flour, oil and Crisco, and it works like a charm. I'm a home cook, so I prepare smaller quantities.

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's the best!!

[@carikshawn4201]

Today is Election Day, November 8, 2022....I am a professional or used to be cake designer and after a few years of working somewhere else, am working to rebuild a business. I am ashamed to tell all of you reading that that I have NEVER heard of doing this before...I've always greased then floured my pans but NOW, I'm going to make THIS and us this instead...terrific Karolyn, thanks for sharing even though it is 3 years old! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Carik! You'll love this stuff, it really is amazing! 🙌

[@dbarnes66]

OMG!! I had to come back and comment again. I made 6 layers of my red velvet cake batter last night. I added your cake pan release to all six pans, but I added parchment circles to 3 of them. I was literally shocked when all six released immediately. I cannot believe how well your cake pan release recipe works. Thank you again for sharing your recipe. It is awesome!!!! 😀😍

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyyyy!! Your life will never be the same...🙌🎉😂

[@dbarnes66]

@@KarolynsKakes Oh yeah!!! This is a total game changer.

[@andreasmith5490]

I made your marble cake for my son's birthday. My husband is not a cake lover, and he's not a fan of chocolate. But he said he really liked the cake. I thought at first that your recipe may have been overkill, but not anymore! Thanks. Now I'm gonna try this release recipe! Appreciate all you do.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyy!! I love this! People really do love those cake recipes 💜🙏🏼

[@dbarnes66]

OMG!!! This is my 2nd comment . I finally trusted your cake pan release with a pound cake, and I was just as impressed as I was when I used it for layer cakes. Nothing stuck!! I mean NOTHING! This is the BESTest DIY cake pan release ever. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yesssssss!!!! Seriously it's the best ever! I'm so glad it works for you!🙌🙌

[@angelasmith5490]

This stuff is amazing!! I tried it on my pound cake recipe and your cake recipe and both came out with no problems! My flouring and buttering days are over! Thanks so much!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yessssss!! It seriously is the best, I'll never go back either!

[@cesuich]

OMGOSH!! I was using spray release and it's been inconsistent for me. I made a 1/4 batch of your magic cake pan release and I'm hooked! What a difference! your recipe is easy to make and store!! Thank you. Now I always have good cake release from the pans. you rock!

[@KarolynsKakes]

It really is the best!!🙌

[@gemcisful]

Nothing like the feeling i get when the cake just comes right out of the pan perfectly! This is awesome

[@lisalydon7518]

Thanks for the recipe! So much better than cutting parchment circles! I just made a batch, and left my pastry brush a little too close to the edge of the counter. I walked into the living room to see my sneaky toddler holding it, and brush shaped grease marks all over the couch... I can't stop laughing! Glad we invested in washable uplostry!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Nnnooooooo!!!! Omg life with a toddler! 🤣🤣🤣 Good call on that washable upholstery. I hope it comes out. It works much better on cake pans 😆

[@kimberlypolauf704]

I tried this yesterday - GAME CHANGER!!! It worked great for both my cakes and a cookie cake I made. Thank you so much for sharing. I ran out of pan spray and have wanted to give this a try. I may never go back to spray again! Thanks so much!! You always give such wonderful tips. Thank you for sharing and being the beautiful person you are :)

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yessss Kimberly! I used to use the spray and once I made this, I never went back! 🙌

[@littlelady3895]

Can't wait to use my pan grease! Took like 5 mins to make, and that's with measuring the ingredients, and putting it in a air tight container, and rinsing the dishes. If the amount of ease that just went into making this pan grease, is also in using it, and turning out the cakes, this will be amazing! Thank you Karolyns Kakes for sharing. I have seen other bakers talk about a Pan Grease or "Cake Grease" or what ever they called it, but they never said where they got it. So thank you so much for sharing this with us. Have 3 cakes coming up with in the next week, so I am excited to try it. And the time it took to make it (prep work) will save times of time.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Wait til you use it, I don't know how we ever lived without it! LOL

[@jdwigg8350]

Hi Karolyn! Just want to let you know how much I appreciate you! I’m a newbie in the home baking arena and you have helped me so, so much. Thank you all the way from Oklahoma!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww I love this so much! And I'm happy to help. Good luck on your journey! 🥰

[@mq5276]

I think the ratio is equal amounts. As in 1 cup crisco, 1 cup oil, 1 cup flour or whatever amounts you choose to use.

[@bethanytaylor65]

Holy moly! 😂 After a disaster with a from scratch cake…it was ruined because it stuck in the pan…I tried your pan grease recipe. I thought if I’m going to try this, I’m going to try it on a 9x13 because that one is the hardest for me to get out in one piece. I actually laughed out load when I flipped it out! There it was! Perfect! Completely in tact! Absolutely perfect! Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyyy!! This stuff is the best! 🙌

[@Mary-ts2de]

Wow! This really works! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad it helped!

[@daniellesargeant4581]

Blessings Abundantly goes out to you for your beautiful work..I made 1/3 portion of your recipe...I tried it out today to make some red velvet sheet cakes ..amazing...thank u so much...recipe saved

[@KarolynsKakes]

Wonderful! It really is the best!!

[@Venusluvbug29]

You’re awesome at explaining all your cooking techniques. Thank you!

[@KarolynsKakes]

You are so welcome!

[@marlettaengland1513]

I made a small batch of this to test it and like everything else you Demi, this stuff works like a charm. Cakes release from pan easily with nothing stick on the pan. It’s my ‘go to’ pan grease now.

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's seriously the best! So glad you like it too!

[@dbarnes66]

It’s my only cake pan release 🥰

[@teresacaldwell1645]

Would you please post your measurements for a small batch of the cake pan grease? Thank you.

[@deejo2]

I thought wow, if you use that much in just 3 weeks, you must do a LOT of baking.😊 Anyway, love this tip. Thank you!

[@marylong8113]

Thank you for sharing this! I’ve always used bakers joy for my cakes, but the price has doubled for it & it’s become harder to find. So I tried your recipe & my cakes came out so easily! Will never go back to anything else. ❤️❤️

[@KarolynsKakes]

I used to do the same thing and this is way cheaper and works even better!

[@marthamurray7470]

Boi this pan grease is magic. I love it! thanks for sharing Karolyn...You Rock!

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's the best!! You're welcome! 🙌🙌

[@maribelprieto3315]

I tried the recipe this morning and I’m in love! Thank you so much for sharing. I had left over, can I save it?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! Keep it in an airtight container. No need to refrigerate it because there's nothing perishable in this. I would say it will last about a month, if not more. You may have to mix it if you don't use it for a while because the oil sometimes separates.

[@marygregory4871]

THANK YOU so much I can't wait to try this your the TICK TICK BOOM OF CAKES from Mary all the way from Kentucky!

[@tracywilliams61]

I’m so glad I found you. Your cakes are beautiful and sharing your tips and tricks very generous and will be making a batch of pan grease tomorrow. I’ve used Betty Crocker to doctor my cakes as well although my recipe follows wasc which follows the same dry ingredients but the wet ingredients differ between water and oil. Makes total sense to use milk vs water. 🤯

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Tracy! You'll love the pan grease!!

[@sandraveitch4763]

Just want to say Thank you, thank you soooo much for posting your knowledge this magic helped me so much I'm doing better cakes, i live in a very humid country and some things don't work for me here but this does thanks again

[@sandraveitch4763]

I will share my very first attempt at the shoe cake, it needs a lot of work and practice but your technics have been helping me thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

Wonderful! This stuff really is the best!!

[@teresacaldwell1645]

I’m anxious to try this cake pan grease. I am not a professional baker, self taught and do simple cakes and cupcakes so I do not bake weekly, my question is how long will this last? I do use the baking spray with flour.

[@KarolynsKakes]

There's nothing perishable in there, so I think it could last up to 3 months! I use a lot of it though, so I don't store it for long. Just keep it in an airtight container.

[@carlosquintero8279]

Awh amazing trick thanks for sharing this tip will be baking more often

[@amandasenger4247]

This is an awesome time and mess saver! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Any time!

[@bed1562]

Thank you - I love it! It works perfectly each time.

[@magembalagtas2885]

I will try this, becoz i think this is cheaper than using a parchment everytime i bake😊thanks for sharing your ideas👌

[@KarolynsKakes]

I never went back to parchment once I tried this! It releases so fast and clean, it's really the best!

[@maryambadakhsh5431]

Thank you so much for your beautiful advice I learned all from your Chanel

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome honey, I'm happy to help!

[@moonowl4912]

Great tip

[@deisyrod81]

Making a batch of this as I type this! Can't wait to use it!! Thank you!

[@KarolynsKakes]

It seriously is the best!

[@ressieosbourne6841]

Oh yeah, making this one! Thank you!

[@samanthagafford7062]

I realized today that I was out of my go-to Wilton Cake Release so I decided to try this. I made half of the recipe because I don’t need as much as you do. I think I put too much flour though because it’s pretty thick and doesn’t spread easily. Should I just add a little more oil to it?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yep! That happened to me the last time I made it. Just add a little more oil to thin it out.

[@samanthagafford7062]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you!

[@LiaCooper]

thanks for the recipe, always looking for ways to make life easier so i'm definitely going to give this a go for my next cake!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Once you use it you'll wonder how you lived without it! 😂🙌

[@LiaCooper]

@@KarolynsKakes had to come back and let you know i made this and tested it out with a bunch of different cakes (incl your doctored box cake recipe!) and it truly works like magic TY SO MUCH for sharing! you are absolutely right, i'm never lining another cake pan with parchment paper xD

[@so2ringfairy]

Hi! Can I check if this grease works for other bake items? E.g cookies, instead of using parchment paper?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hmmmm, I'm not sure how this would work for cookies. I do like baking cookies on parchment. I don't know if it would change the outcome of the cookies. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out!

[@jossiejeya424]

Dear Karolyn, I just started watching a few of your videos, you're a baking goddess, I have learned a lot of good tips. For this recipe can I use any other shortening than crisco, crisco is very expressive in my country

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hmmm, I'm not too sure! I would just stick with buttering and flouring the pan if you can't get shortening.

[@carolmeakins3578]

What a great idea! Thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

This stuff is the best 🙌🙌

[@anitabadeau4866]

Love this pan grease recipe. I never made such a large amount so this is great. Do you ever make different flavored cakes and if so can you make a video on some variations?

[@KarolynsKakes]

This pan grease is the best! I have a bunch of recipe videos on here, I have a recipe playlist on my channel. kzbin.info/aero/PLoJy_gYrOSzZGYV0wHLojqSrNo82haD-t

[@janjones4224]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

[@KarolynsKakes]

This stuff is the best!!

[@louiselemon9717]

I love this recipe!❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's the best!! 🎉

[@annettemartinez4063]

If one makes a small cake here and there, how long in advance should I make this and how long does it last? Thanks!!! I’ve been binge watching your videos!

[@KarolynsKakes]

You can store it for 6-8 months in the fridge in an airtight container. You just want to thaw it and re-mix it before you use it again.

[@danniemiddleton4542]

Hi Karolyn! Can’t wait to use your pan grease! Thank for sharing all your recipes , tips and tricks with us. Where can I find those NAILS that you used on your 12 inch cakes, can’t wait to use them on my next cake. Dannie from Connecticut!,

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi Dannie from CT! 😊 You can get them at a restaurant supply store or on Amazon: amzn.to/3KVpxYq

[@mapulahaidymashaba217]

Thanks for recipe and happy new year 💞

[@KarolynsKakes]

Same to you!

[@vee5314]

Omg I’m gonna try this !! Thanks

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hope you like it, it's the best!

[@vee5314]

@@KarolynsKakes I’ve been reading everyone’s comments and I’m so excited to try it. Your videos always gets me excited and I’m always eager to try everything you do 😂😂😂😂. I love the fact that you’re so open and down to earth that’s a plus because it makes me feel comfortable( I feel like I’ve know u for so long even though it’s a few weeks lol ) Thank u so much Karolyn and please don’t stop sharing your knowledge.

[@lee35777]

Game changer!

[@KarolynsKakes]

It really is the best!🙌

[@lmarlin]

Can we make this in smaller batches if we don't bake as much as you do?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Of course, you can divide this recipe however small you prefer 😊

[@debraruffindesign8720]

I don't know if you will see this comment because the video is 5 years old now... I'm just wondering if you can keep it in the fridge and keep it longer. I don't make that many cakes but would still like to use this without having to mix it up each time. Thanks!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

[@debraruffindesign8720]

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you!

[@cgrnr859]

Does it need to be stored in the refrigerator?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Nope! I store it at room temp. 😊

[@mecheleclasson]

You must bake alot of cakes to use all that pan grease in 3 weeks 😉

[@KarolynsKakes]

I definitely go through it really fast!

[@afshanfsm]

Hi. What is crisco? Dont thunk i came across this in the UK

[@KarolynsKakes]

It’s vegetable shortening. I googled it and it says in the UK you can get Trex, Flora White or Cookeen. Do any of those sound familiar?

[@knaorozco]

You are amazing for sharing this recipe! It works so good! Thank you so much. My cakes don't stick at all and come right out! 😍

[@KarolynsKakes]

Isn't it the best?! I don't know how we lived without it! LOL

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

If you can't get chocolate cake mix, can you use vanilla cake mix and add unsweetened cocoa? Do you have to add more sugar?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I've never done this, but if I had to, I would add 1/4 - 1/3 cup cocoa (depending on how intense you want the chocolate to be) and add another egg yolk. Some people also add a box of chocolate pudding mix!

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

@@KarolynsKakes Thanx

[@vickiegill5136]

Hello after you mixed cake release do you put in refrigerator and for how long? I am deaf I would love to try this recipe!😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi Vickie! You can store it in the fridge for up to 6 months. You may have to re-whip it together before you use it again.

[@vickiegill5136]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much appreciate

[@dcordero1984]

Can u use another type of oil?.... Canola sunflower etc. 😬🤞 hope so because I use canola at the house

[@KarolynsKakes]

I’ve never used it myself, but I’ve heard that canola oil is a good substitute so you should be good!

[@lindabeck7012]

Can you use Canola oil instead of vegetable oil Karolyn?🥰❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes you can 😊

[@lindabeck7012]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much. I have learned alot from your videos. I bake alot but I don't sell my stuff. I'm retired from food service and I really love to bake That was my specialty in food service. Keeps me occupied.🥰

[@robbielynnhowlethehomestea8761]

I ordered the same brush. How do you keep the bristles from coming off in your pan. Mine was terrible.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Damn! I wonder if they are making it cheaper now. It happens every now and then, but not that bad. Maybe try a different brand?

[@rosannhawkinson4559]

Can you use the shortening from Walmart that contains part animal fat and not all vegetable Cisco?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes you can! Here's a video where I compare the shortenings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKLXgXyDpN6Wa6M

[@susananderson1071]

Would this work for bread dough when baking?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hmmmm, I haven't personally used it for bread so I'm not sure if it would mess with the outcome at all. I'm sure you can, but I'd test it out to see first. Please let me know if you try it, I'd love to know if it works!

[@lilbarnysgirl]

I made this but it doesn't seem to spread the way yours does. It seems grainy and dry. Do I just need t to add more oil or Crisco?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Sounds like it. If it's too dry, I add more oil. If it's too runny, I add more flour. And you want to whip it for a little bit to get any lumps out!

[@jewelfreeman1587]

love you station, can I just reduce this recipe

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Jewel! You definitely can reduce it! You can make a half or even a quarter of the amount and get the same result.

[@sherrybeauchamp3413]

Do you use more than one nail for a bigger cake

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes I do! I show it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5K0XqSoobV9rqs

[@naomidebruin7495]

Hello. I live in South Africa Pretoria. What is lard? And what can I use if I don't have it?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi Naomi! Hmmm, I'm not too sure what you could get there that would be a good substitute. Have you tried to butter and flour the cake pans?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I found this article, it may help! durbanmom1.blogspot.com/2015/01/shortening.html

[@michellehuey9595]

The nail? Special certain nail, Home Depot? Thanks

[@KarolynsKakes]

Here are the ones I use! amzn.to/3OKGN1F

[@claudiawilliams7713]

Do you have to put the crisco I just want to know Because I don't know what is that

[@KarolynsKakes]

Crisco is vegetable shortening. I have heard you can use margarine as a substitute for the shortening but I never have so I don’t have experience with that.

[@Naomi_NaeNae]

If you’re in the UK Claudia then it’s called trex that’s like crisco

[@essielikely385]

Recipe is equal amount of each ingredients

[@dbarnes66]

Do you use your pan grease for your pound cake recipes? I’ve used someone else’s recipe in the past that I absolutely did not like because my pound cakes and layer cakes both stuck so I just went back to my Baker’s joy.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yup! I use it for all of my cakes!

[@dbarnes66]

@@KarolynsKakes I’m going to try it today. The difference with your cake release is that you have more flour than others recipe. I’ll post after I bake my cakes.

[@dbarnes66]

@@KarolynsKakes As you already know, your cake pan released work like a charm. I baked 2 layers of your chocolate cake and 2 layers of your vanilla cake recipe and none of them stuck. I was so impressed. Now I need to trust that my pound cakes won’t stick either.

[@KarolynsKakes]

@@dbarnes66 I let my pound cakes cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before I remove them.

[@marlaholmes314]

Can you give us the link to your pan brush

[@KarolynsKakes]

A similar one is linked in the description!

[@hani786ish]

What can I use as substitute for shortening ?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm not sure that this will work if you don't have shortening as I have never done this without it. You may have to go the traditional route of buttering and flouring the pan.

[@denagustafson6070]

Butter worked for me in this recipe , but you’re going to need to refrigerate the leftovers.

[@katrinagovan2871]

There's vegetable shortening.u can use. If u aren't into pork.

[@sarahs7253]

I just wish i made a smaller amount lol

[@christinawhite9256]

I divided the recipe in half!

[@lee-lee4329]

In the UK we don't have shortening or buttermilk so everytime a recipe comes up I wanna make that has these ingredients in, I have to skip entirely.. 😢

[@KarolynsKakes]

Do you do the old method of buttering and flouring the pan?

[@annettemartinez4063]

I’m so sad! 😢 I made the recipe and 3 of my 5 cakes stuck to the pan! One is pretty much ruined! 😭 not sure what I did wrong?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Oh no! You may not have brushed enough of it on the pan. Also it needs to cool about 5 minutes before you remove it.

[@ritag.3718]

Hola karo

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hola Rita! ☺️

[@GrammaPatriot]

Stupid question but can we divide this recipe in half or is it a ratio type thing? 😂🤦‍♀️. I dont bake as much as you.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You can definitely divide it in half!

[@christinawhite9256]

I divided it in half!

[@GrammaPatriot]

@@christinawhite9256 thanks!

[@susanmetz9892]

I’ve watched numerous videos on this channel and it’s very frustrating when you say things like” I just eyeball it”, “ your measurements don’t have to be exact”, “ this is just the way I do it”. What’s the purpose of teaching people to bake, when you don’t give us specific measurements? You set us up for failure.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you. As a general guide, you can do equal amounts of the oil, flour and shortening. After you mix it, if you find it to be too runny, add more flour 1/4 cup at a time until it gets to a thicker consistency. If it's too thick, add 1/4 cup vegetable oil at a time until it thins out a little. I hope that helps!

[@michaelaschwaiger8229]

Gross!! Use butter or shortening, why all the flour?

[@KarolynsKakes]

It helps prevent the cake from sticking to the pan. You don't have to do this method if you feel it's gross.