CAKE-MAKING EQUIPMENT

[missclawdy]

I tried to post this already and don't think it went through, but I apologize if it appears twice.

Years ago I purchased a rather pricey bottomless ring for cakes made of heavy density stainless steel. I put it away and just discovered it. What is its purpose? I think it had something to do with Frosting but what?

[babette feasts]

AKA an entremet ring, good for layered mousse cake type desserts. You can assemble various soft layers, level the top, chill to set, the slide the ring off.

[missclawdy]

Oh thank you - and now I remember why i bought it- guess i will have to try it out.

[todao]

The bottomless ring makes it much easier to handle the cake when it's done because, unlike cake pans with bottoms in them, the cake can't stick to the bottom of a pan and become torn. Reduces the "repair" task time. Just pop your ring onto a piece of parchment paper, fill with batter and bake. It's a beautiful thing.

[missclawdy]

Thank you - that makes sense and Babette Feast's answer refreshed my memory as to why I bought it in the first place.

[splatgirl]

It's just a different version of a pan:
This site has many and gives a decent description of their use:
http://www.cheftools.com/Cake-Rings/d...

[missclawdy]

Thanks so much - that was very helpful and the site is one that I will use.