{"id":1817535,"date":"2022-10-24T12:36:40","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T17:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1817535"},"modified":"2023-05-25T11:52:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T16:52:07","slug":"turkey-cake-pan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/turkey-cake-pan\/","title":{"rendered":"This Turkey Cake Pan Is a Must-Have for Your Thanksgiving Table"},"content":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we're prepping our holiday menus<\/a>. Of course, the classics such as turkey<\/a>, stuffing, mashed potatoes<\/a> and green bean casserole are on the menu. But what's for dessert?\r\n\r\nMove over pie, we're using a turkey cake pan<\/a> to make a stunning dessert this Thanksgiving! You can pull it off using just about any cake recipe.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nordic-Ware-Classic-Turkey-Bronze\/dp\/B001B8LZCC\/\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n

What is a turkey cake pan?<\/h2>\r\nSo, what is a turkey cake pan<\/a>? It's exactly what it sounds like\u2014a baking pan that transforms a cake recipe into a Thanksgiving mascot. The design is cast in bronze aluminum for even baking. And once your cake is baked, cooled and taken out of the pan, it will reveal an intricate turkey design that speaks for itself, no frosting needed! While you might typically bake your favorite vanilla cake<\/a> in an 8-inch round or square pan, or your go-to spice cake recipe<\/a> in a Bundt pan, this makes for a great swap.\r\n\r\nThe cake pan is made by a Test Kitchen-trusted brand, Nordic Ware. The company's sheet pan tops our list of best sheet pans<\/a>, and this cake pan is made with the same expert craftsmanship.\r\n

How to Use a Turkey Cake Pan<\/h2>\r\nPumpkin pie will always have a seat at the Thanksgiving table<\/a>, but we love to add additional desserts to the mix. This turkey cake pan will help you to put together a gorgeous display, sprucing things up in comparison to a simple circular cake or classic Bundt pan<\/a>. It's definitely a showstopper for a holiday spread. And not only can you use it to bake a cake<\/a>, but you can also make cornbread or stuffing in it, or use it as a gelatin mold.\r\n\r\nThe key to using the turkey cake pan properly is to generously grease the pan. With so many grooves in the design, buttering and flouring the pan or using an excellent nonstick spray<\/a> will make all the difference. Using shortening and a dusting of flour is also a great option. It's just like prepping a Bundt pan<\/a> for baking, but with more nooks and crannies to consider.\r\n\r\nAnother tip to keep in mind: Don't overfill each side of the pan with batter. Filling the pan three-quarters of the way full will help to create a beautiful shape, without too much extra cake to trim off. Once the two halves are cooled, stand them up together on a platter to create the turkey shape.\r\n

More Festive Pans for Your Thanksgiving Feast<\/h3>\r\n