Has anyone played around w Cakelet pans?

[mariadnoca]

Twins mom was a fiend for anything pumpkin. So, when I looked in the pile of things to donate sitting in the driveway today and saw all her pumpkin cakelet pans, they reminded me so much of her I had to grab them. I’m thinking later the twins might want them. (the grandparents are here making them all declutter. On one hand it’s probably doing them good to repurpose space, on the other hand I wasn’t ready for quite awhile to go through Brett’s things and feel nobody should push that, unless you are moving etc.)

I’m now in possession of three cakelet pans, one loaf and one Bundt pan all WM Sonoma and nordicware pumpkin, acorns, and the Bundt is harvest leaves. The impressions never came out very sharp for her, but that seems like something that could be overcome. Also, I’m wondering if anyone has ever tried filling those nearly bon bon size ones? I like how cute those look, but I’m all about icing on cake. Dry cake isn’t my thing.

(I also snagged her nice cake turntable like mine bc it was sitting there.)

 

[judy-mass]

Twins mom was a fiend for anything pumpkin. So, when I looked in the pile of things to donate sitting in the driveway today and saw all her pumpkin cakelet pans, they reminded me so much of her I had to grab them. I’m thinking later the twins might want them. (the grandparents are here making them all declutter. On one hand it’s probably doing them good to repurpose space, on the other hand I wasn’t ready for quite awhile to go through Brett’s things and feel nobody should push that, unless you are moving etc.)

I’m now in possession of three cakelet pans, one loaf and one Bundt pan all WM Sonoma and nordicware pumpkin, acorns, and the Bundt is harvest leaves. The impressions never came out very sharp for her, but that seems like something that could be overcome. Also, I’m wondering if anyone has ever tried filling those nearly bon bon size ones? I like how cute those look, but I’m all about icing on cake. Dry cake isn’t my thing.

(I also snagged her nice cake turntable like mine bc it was sitting there.)

This what a quick Google search came up with-

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Williams Sonoma cakelet pans require proper pan preparation (greasing and dusting with flour or cocoa) and specific baking recipes for delicate details to pop. Popular recipes designed for these tins include citrus pounds, seasonal spiced cakes, and rich chocolate batters. [1, 2, 3]

Popular Cakelet Recipes

• Raspberry Sweetheart Cakelets: A buttery, vanilla-scented cake batter studded with thawed frozen raspberries, perfect for the 12-well heart pan. [1, 2]
• Lemon Bouquet Cakelets: Combines fresh lemon zest, lemon oil, and a honey-sugar glaze. [1]
• Decorated-Egg Almond Pound Cakelets: An almond-forward pound cake recipe that pairs perfectly with Easter-egg or spring-themed molds. [1, 2]
• Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Cakelets: A rich pumpkin batter with a spiced cream cheese filling, ideal for autumn or holiday pans. [1, 2]
• Maple Acorn Cakelets: A fun, squirrel-shaped pan recipe that often incorporates maple flavoring into a maple cream cheese frosting. [1]
• Chocolate Cream Boat Cakelets: A simple, decadent melted-butter and cocoa powder mix that releases easily from intricate seasonal molds. [1, 2]

Pro Tips for Baking

• Prep: Use a baking spray that contains flour, or thoroughly coat with melted butter and dust with flour to ensure the detailed edges do not stick. [1]
• Filling: Fill the molds only \(\frac{3}{4}\) of the way full and gently tap the pan on the counter to release trapped air bubbles before baking. [1]
• Baking & Cooling: Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, let cool in the pan for exactly 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire cooling rack. [1]

 

[lana-in-fl]

Popular Cakelet Recipes

• Raspberry Sweetheart Cakelets: A buttery, vanilla-scented cake batter studded with thawed frozen raspberries, perfect for the 12-well heart pan. [1, 2]
• Lemon Bouquet Cakelets: Combines fresh lemon zest, lemon oil, and a honey-sugar glaze. [1]
• Pro Tips for Baking
• Prep: Use a baking spray that contains flour, or thoroughly coat with melted butter and dust with flour to ensure the detailed edges do not stick. [1]
• Filling: Fill the molds only \(\frac{3}{4}\) of the way full and gently tap the pan on the counter to release trapped air bubbles before baking. [1]
• Baking & Cooling: Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, let cool in the pan for exactly 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire cooling rack. [1]

I have a mini cakelet pan that I've never used - that Lemon Bouquet recipe looks amazing. The baking tips are very useful, thanks!

 

[mariadnoca]

These look great! I have a beehive Cakelet pan I’ve also never used, but think I need to try lemon. Also, I think I will experiment using pound cake recipes and muffin/quick breads/donuts. Also curious what might happen to a brownie in one.