If the cake is for a major occasion, you may want to try the other methods first. This one often causes minor damage. If the cake burned onto the sides, saw up and down slowly to break it loose. You may need to go around the cake four or five times.
If the cake is seriously stuck, don’t try to force it off. Skip down to one of the other methods instead. You can use a thin metal spatula or pizza peel instead. Run hot water over it first, as the heat and moisture can help unstick the cake.
You may flip it onto a cooling rack instead. Keep something underneath the rack to catch crumbs. If the cake is damaged, skip down to the cake repair instructions.
Hold the cake with your hands or a spatula, while twisting the pan. and/or Lever the cake out using the same rounded knife. This time, angle the knife inward toward the center of the cake to break off the base.
If you don’t have a tray this size, soak a dishcloth in hot water and wrap it around the base of the pan.
The microwave is just a convenient size for trapping the steam in with the cake. Do not turn it on.
Sugar-and-liquid icing is too thin and runny to do the trick.
Mix 1 can condensed milk, 3 tsp (15mL) cocoa powder, and 2 tsp (10g) unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stop when it reaches a slightly thick, gluey consistency. Allow it to cool to room temperature; it will thicken more as it sets. Place the broken pieces on top of each other as close to the desired shape as possible. Cover the surface and cracks liberally with the frosting.
Keep reading to find uses for the stuck pieces at the edge.
Rub together the chunks of cake in a large bowl. Beat in cream cheese or buttercream until the mixture reaches a doughy consistency. Roll the largest chunks into balls. Dip in chocolate sauce, then sprinkles (optional).
