Flexipans

The latest tool for baking sponges and other cake bases is Flexipan cake molds. Just as with the Silpat baking mats made by the same company to replace baking paper, Flexipans are very convenient in that they do not require pretreatment, such as greasing and flouring. You do not need to adjust your oven temperature and baking time when using Flexipans; however, as is true in all situations, you may need to make alterations according to what type of oven you use, how full it is, and so on. The Flexipan will perform in the same way as a conventional pan, so if you know your oven tends to run hot, for example, make the your usual modifications. Flexipans should always be placed on top of a perforated sheet pan in an oven with grill-style racks or, when baking directly on the hearth in a deck oven, on a regular sheet pan. Sometimes it is necessary to double-pan when using a deck oven. To unmold the baked cakes, invert the cake in the pan, pick up two sides of the Flexipan, and gently peel the form away from the cake.