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magic cake release in a glass jar next to a cake pan with magic cake release applied to the bottom and sides

Magic Cake Release

Keyword: grease, magic cake release
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 0
This concoction will allow you to easily remove any cake, quick bread or baked item from your pan with virtually no crumbs lost!
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Equipment

  • electric mixer

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup flour
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup shortening

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the bowl of a mixer. On medium speed, mix until smooth with no lumps of shortening. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
  • Store at room temperature in a covered container such as an 8 ounce mason jar for 3-6 months.
  • Stir before using if there is a layer of oil on top. With a pastry brush, apply to bottoms and sides of pan anytime a recipe says to "grease your pan", or "grease and flour your pan". Apply liberally for any recipe that uses a lot of sugar or produces a sweet, sticky product.

Notes

Any neutral oil can be used in place of vegetable oil. I like to use vegetable oil because I always have it on hand, and it is an inexpensive choice.