Need a cake pan when you dn't have one?

15 years ago

This is from my old files Have Fun!!

CAKE-FORMS MAKE YOUR OWN

From a clipping from WomenÂ Home Companion September 1954

(2002 note: I donÂt know why the sides of cereal boxes couldnÂt be used as the forming boards. If nexessary two could be stapled together for added strength)

A pan in he shape of a bird was used as the example. there was also a picture of shapes drawn on squares that equaled 2 inches. Simple shapes like a big clown or heart or flower etc. could first be drwan on graph paper to get the dimensions right.

then it is just a matter of cutting the strips and covering with foil.

All you need is a sheet of 3-ply white Bristol board, pencil, ruler, scissors, stapler and some heavy-duty or freezer-weight aluminum foil 18" wide. In handling the foil be sure not to allow even tiny holes or tears. Test by holding to light before adding batter.

1,Mark lines off on strips of white Bristol Board (20X2 1/4") for the folds. Score with scissors then bend to shape and staple strips together.

2. Now cut strips of heavy-duty or freezer foil 6 inches wide; fold around the cardboard strip, folding over on the outside. Smooth inner surface carefully as you go.

3. Place form on square of foil: turn it up around sides with care to avoid tearing at corners; pinch in at bottom. Trim foil so that only 1/4 inch is turned to inside.

4. Before greasing and pouring in batter, put form onto cookie sheet; fill only 1/3 full. When baked, slide from sheet. Cool before loosening sides from cake.

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trinitytx
15 years ago
That is a great idea! Never would have guessed.
I have an old cookbook from the 50's and every thrid page or so is a tip for the happy homemaker. One of them says:
"At the end of the day be sure to greet your husband at the door with his favorite beverage. Happily ask him how his day was."

YUK. lol

Trin
sue_va
15 years ago
You lost me with "3-ply white Bristol board." Have no idea what that is.

Thank goodness for nearby $Stores. I could be there, get a pan and have that cake baked in the time it would take to do the Bristol board thing!!

I remember those Women's magazine. They had a lot of good common sense suggestions. We may be needing more of those considering the way things are going now.

Sue
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"At the end of the day be sure to greet your husband at the door with his favorite beverage. Happily ask him how his day was."

Hubs and I carpool. We know exactly how each other's day went before we ever walk in the door at home! :-)
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Yeah, but just think...., you greet your husband nice, and he is glad to be home. :)

Works!

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Trinitytx we must have a cosmic wavelength going here. I have been reading an old thrift store find cookbook from 1952. It also has lots of wonderful goodies tucked inside it's pages. Todays find was "The Housewife Oath". " I promise to make each day special for my family. I will make sure I spend each dollar wisely to make the most healthy meal for my family. I will have a home my family will be proud to come back to. I will greet each dawn with a smile and make sure I thank my husband for making it all possible."
sheilajoyce_gw
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UUUUGHHHHHHHH!
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Hello Budster,

Do you figure that you should act on all of the material that you find in those old books?

What do they call that, "retreading"??

Good wishes as you renovate (or is that "regurgitate" ... "reinvigourate") your life?

ole joyful
softball_80
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1958 - "At the end of the day be sure to greet your husband at the door with his favorite beverage. Happily ask him how his day was."

2008 - "The toilet's clogged up. Can you plunge it before dinner?"
gwanny2three
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Or ..."It's a whatever you can whip up for yourself night dear!" I'm tired and don't feel like cooking! My how times have changed huh?
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FlamingO in AR
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That's a great tip if you just want a funny-shaped pan for a one-time cake or molded salad, even! I think a foam-core bottom with poster board sides would work fine, all covered in foil.

Woody and I always greet each other at the door when one of us gets home. It's required! It makes both of us feel welcomed and cherished and I think that's a good thing. Stick a drink in my hand and I'll think you're the bomb! (Actually, if I'm coming in from work, there's usually a glass of wine waiting for me, I love that. Sit, sip, watch the news or visit and unwind a bit, it's wonderful. I don't know how that could be a bad thing.)

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