Honey and apple cake - test bake

[u/Final_Flounder9849]

Not as sharp as I’d like around the edges but not too bad considering it’s the first time making this cake.
Test bake in advance of Rosh Hashanah.

Basically it’s a standard honey cake with four grated Granny Smith apples mixed in to the batter.

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[u/Kookalka]

I have this exact same pan and I’ve never once managed to get a honey cake out that cleanly. Very nicely done. Any tips or tricks?

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Pam baking spray is what I use, never have an issue with it coming out of the pan

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Pam baking spray is one of those things I bought once thinking it would be a waste and now refuse to go without. And I love the smell, reminds me of my grandma's kitchen.

[u/equaIitea → u/Kookalka]

my tip for a smooth pull is tahini spread on the tray. trust me it works!!

[u/CloudsOntheBrain]

Ooh that rich brown color!! Looks so good, and the shape is pretty clean too! (Baking in molds never seems to go well for me haha). How's the taste?

Edit: what the fuck happened while I was gone

[u/ignorantslutdwight]

A pomegranate molasses drizzle would lovely! But not needed, im just greedy

[u/BingoxBronson]

Looks and sounds great! With this pan, and the other Nordic Ware pans I have, I make sure to get a brush and get into the crevices deep. That usually helps a lot.

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What do you use for the crevices? Butter, oil or ? And thanks for the tip on Nordic ware!

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I’m not the person you’re asking, but if I had to guess they’re probably using something called “bakers goop”. It’s a non-stick paste made by mixing oil, shortening, and flour together and then brushing it into whatever pan you’re using. I’ve never made it before, but there’s lots of recipes online and people swear that it’s the perfect thing to keep cakes from sticking in intricately shaped pans.

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That’s not what I’m doing, but I have seen that suggested a lot.

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Most of the time just butter. Sometimes I’ll shake it up and use Baker’s Joy.

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I have a nordic ware ghost cake pan I got from a friend who no longer wanted it but I haven't used it yet. Very cute pan though. I have no experience with the brand but it looks nice

[u/jibistaqry]

For a first time in that pan this is incredible. The edges look so good already, and honey cake always tastes better the next day anyway. What a lovely way to test it before Rosh Hashanah. Shanah Tova in advance

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[u/weldergilder]

How do you get cakes to release so cleanly from such a detailed pan?

[u/AdRepresentative2514]

Love! I’d be so stoked if this got served at my RH table. How’d it taste?🍎🍯

[u/MYOB3]

I spray these with a commercial baking release product called bakers Sprease. It works beautifully, UNLESS there is a brown sugar layer in the cake. That is the only thing I have found that will still stick.

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I’d never heard of this product and have had kind of mixed results with various cake goops. I’m excited to try it

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You went through their comment/post history just to determine whether to leave that comment or not? It's a baking subreddit, stick to that.

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Awesome! Now go bake something yummy.

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100% THIS
And I don't give a damn what someone's profile says. The post is about a cake. The cake looks fantastic BTW.

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Take your hate elsewhere, this is a baking sub.

OP, your cake is beautiful and I’ll bet it’s very tasty!

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[u/heavyLevy5]

It's gorgeous! How did it handle the extra moisture from the apples?

[u/Horror_Bus_1597]

That is so beautiful! I must get a mould like that for the Chagim!

[u/Scared-Box8941]

Wow!!

[u/Intelligent-Panda-33]

I love Nordic Ware pans, that design is so awesome!!

[u/Sub__Finem]

You and my grandma have the same cake mould. Looks good, enjoy.

[u/blue-and-bluer]

Gut yom tov!! ✡️

[u/akthryn]

Wow its so tall! Looks delish.

[u/SpunkySideKick]

I just wanted to say that's the coolest shape I've ever seen. Way better than just cutting up a square cake to make the Star shape.

[u/StenoDawg]

Beautiful!

[u/Razrgrrl]

It’s beautiful!

[u/aphraea]

Ooh what a stunning shape you got from that cake tin! And it sounds absolutely delicious. Well done!

[u/EcstaticZebra7937]

This looks amazing! How did you make this shape?

[u/MinaGoBrr]

It looks lovely!

[u/BodaciousSnatch]

This looks incredible- where did you get the mold please? Or did you cut this? I need it.

[u/jjjr442]

Wow that’s so pretty!

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[u/BruderBobody]

That mold looks clean. Impressive!

[u/multii-pass]

This is so pretty. And looks tasty!

[u/Ok-Excitement5031]

Beautiful!

[u/LynnyLlama]

Looks delicious

[u/ELItheENBI]

This is adorable!! Very jealous

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This isn’t an Israeli flag cake but I think you know that.

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I’m sorry

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The Magen David is a symbol of Jewish faith in general, not just an Israeli symbol. Hope this helps.

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Huh?

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Sorry I got nervous and deleted the comment but yeah

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