Making a sheet cake without a pan or molds can be a creative solution. You can use a few alternative methods to achieve this. Here's one approach using a homemade mold:
Ingredients:
- Cake batter of your choice (prepared and ready to use)
Materials:
- Aluminum foil
- Baking sheet or a large, flat oven-safe surface (like a pizza stone or a cookie sheet)
Instructions:
Start by preparing your cake batter according to your favorite recipe.
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe.
Take a large piece of aluminum foil and fold it in half to make it thicker. Ensure the foil is longer than your desired cake size since it will need to accommodate the cake batter.
Shape the folded aluminum foil into a rectangular mold. To do this, take the folded edge and round the corners, creating a rectangle shape with raised edges to hold the cake batter.
Place the homemade mold onto the baking sheet or flat oven-safe surface.
Carefully pour the cake batter into the aluminum foil mold. Be sure not to overfill it, as the cake will rise during baking.
Gently spread the cake batter to ensure it's evenly distributed within the mold.
Place the baking sheet or flat surface with the cake batter in the preheated oven.
Bake the cake according to the time and temperature specified in your cake recipe. Keep an eye on it during baking to avoid overcooking.
Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the aluminum foil mold for a few minutes.
Carefully lift the cake out of the aluminum foil mold and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, you can frost and decorate it as desired.
Keep in mind that using a homemade mold might result in slightly irregular shapes or edges, but it can be a fun and resourceful way to bake a sheet cake without traditional pans or molds. Additionally, adjust the baking time and temperature as needed, as the cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cake and the type of cake batter used.