Best to take a cake from pan?

1. Let it cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. This initial cooling helps the cake set and prevents it from breaking when you turn it out.

2. Run a knife around the edges: Use a thin, sharp knife to gently run around the edges of the pan, loosening any adhesion between the cake and the pan. Insert the knife between the cake and the pan, going as close to the pan as possible.

3. Carefully remove the collar or sides of the pan: If your pan has a removable collar or sides, simply unlatch or unlock the mechanism and carefully remove the sides while supporting the cake with your hands.

4. Invert the pan onto a cooling rack: Place a cooling rack or large plate upside down over the pan. Then, firmly grasp the pan and the cooling rack or plate with your hands, and carefully invert them so that the cake ends up on the cooling rack.

5. Gently shake or lift: Gently shake the pan to encourage the cake to release. If it doesn't come out immediately, use a gentle up and down motion to coax it out.

6. Serve or frost: Once the cake is out of the pan, let it cool completely before slicing and serving or before proceeding with frosting it, if desired.