Greasing cake pans with oil might be the easier non-stick option, but there are also ways to make butter work without sacrificing your baked goods' integrity.

We've all been there, staring at a cake recipe in our kitchen, wondering what to use for the vague instruction that reads, "Grease the cake pan." There are various ways to prevent your cake from ...

Q: I have seen recipes that call for buttering or greasing a cake pan, then placing parchment paper on top and then buttering the parchment. What is the point of buttering the bottom of the pan? For ...

One of the easiest and simplest steps to encourage a perfect cake is to properly prepare the pan before pouring in the batter. The obvious reason for preparing the pan is to ensure a clean release and ...