cake making

[stuart crane]

I am planning on making my daughters 2nd birthday cake, using a number 2 shaped caked tin. Are there any rules that should be follwed when using a novelty cake tin?

[Kaz081992]

The only thing I can think of is if the tin is longer/thinner than the tin you would usually use then you may wish to check the cake 5-10 mins earlier than the normal cooking time as it may cook a bit quicker. Other than that, just make sure the mix is evenly spread and the tin throughly greased or lined with baking paper.

[stuart crane]

Do you think i need to weigh down the cake tin to stop the mixture leaking out underneath the tin and shall I cut the greaseproof paper to the exact shape of the cake tin or bigger ???

Thanks !

[taichiperson]

I'd put the greaseproof paper larger than the tin, and grease the paper well so that it more or less sticks to the tin. Also, put a strip around the sides of the tin. I did make a similar one for my eldest, but he's 19 now. I don't remember having any trouble with it - but don't leave it till the last minute - be prepared with spare cake mix just in case....