Embrace these practices and unlock the secret to perfecting the art of baking
Let’s debunk the myth of non-stick baking pans and provide you with essential tips to ensure a gooey, moist and decadent cake every time.
Baking a cake is a joyful activity, but it can easily go wrong if the cake sticks to the pan or falls apart during the process. There is a widespread misconception that non-stick baking pans eliminate the need for greasing or flouring, leading to unsatisfactory results. Let’s debunk the myth of non-stick baking pans and provide you with essential tips to ensure a gooey, moist and decadent cake every time.
thinKitchen, a brand that brings functional, innovative and premium kitchen and household ranges from around the world to your modern Indian kitchen and Truffle Nation, a top culinary academy, helps you with essential tips to avoid cake disasters and the ultimate secrets for non-stick bakeware.
Embrace these practices and unlock the secret to perfecting the art of baking:
Myth: You don’t need to grease or dust a non-stick pan.
Truth: Preparing the pan properly is crucial to successful cake baking, even with non-stick baking pans. Grease the pan with butter, shortening, or cooking spray, making sure all surfaces are evenly coated. Lightly dust the greased pan with flour and shake off the excess. Adding butter paper to the bottom of the pan creates a barrier and further reduces the risk of the batter sticking.
Myth: Non-stick baking pans guarantee flawless cakes every time.
Truth: While non-stick pans can make cake removal easier, factors such as batter consistency, baking time, and proper refrigeration also affect results. Pay attention to these details to achieve the best results. One can invest in the Masterclass Non-Stick Fluted Ring Cake Pan available from thinKitchen.in which distributes heat evenly to prevent uneven baking. It’s designed to give superior results for years to come, and with its beautiful ribbed pattern, your ring cakes will look as good as they taste.
Myth: Non-stick baking tins are maintenance-free.
Truth: To ensure that your non-stick bakeware lasts a long time, you need proper care and attention. Avoid using abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals that can damage the delicate non-stick coating. Instead, opt for a gentle cleaning method with mild detergent and a soft sponge to maintain its pristine condition. The MasterClass ranges on thinKitchen.in come with a 20 year guarantee and a 5 year non-stick guarantee
Myth: Non-stick pans bake faster than pans made of other materials.
Truth: It is a common misconception that baking with dark non-stick baking tins will reduce the baking time required. Although it is true that dark pans absorb heat faster, the baking time remains the same as indicated in the recipe. To achieve optimum results, it is recommended to set the oven temperature 25°F lower than the prescribed temperature. This adjustment ensures thorough and accurate baking, guaranteeing delicious results every time.
Myth: Baking on pans with non-stick coating is healthier
Truth: According to Truffle Nation Chef Mansi, using nonstick materials for cooking may require less or no oil, but it offers no additional health benefits. Similarly, baking in non-stick pans does not automatically lead to a lower fat content or additional benefits. The greasing is still necessary and the amount of butter or oil in the cake batter remains unchanged. It’s important to note that while nonstick surfaces offer convenience, they don’t inherently make the final product healthier or lower in fat.
Myth: Non-stick cookware is not safe for high temperature cooking.
Truth: According to Chef Meenal, Truffle Nation, non-stick coatings are designed to withstand the high temperatures typically used in baking. The two most common types are polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) and ceramic. While true, Teflon can give off dangerous fumes when heated above 500 degrees F, and the non-stick properties of ceramic pans can begin to diminish when heated too high.
