Forget complicated origami: with one simple fold you can cut a sheet of baking paper into two perfect circles.
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How to Perfectly Line a Round Baking Pan Every Time | Mad Genius Tips | Food & Wine
No matter what type of layer cake you plan to bake be it vanilla chocolate cherry or coconut it will turn out better if the pans are lined with parchment paper. It may seem more economical to grease and dust the pans with a light dusting of flour but the combination promotes significant Maillard browning which leads to the development of a thick dark crust that detracts from the airiness of the crumb inside and contributes to a dry feeling.
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In addition to choosing the right pan a parchment paper lightly coated with pan spray or oil is the best way to reduce browning in the outer crust of a layer cake. This keeps the bottom and sides of the cake tender and tender and the inside light and moist. Limiting crust formation in layer cakes will also reduce the unsightly appearance and dry texture of multiple layers of dark bottom crust.
