Instructions

1. The tricky part of how to bake a cake in a can is the can. The most important part is making sure the can is metal. Lavazza cans are metal, so are many others. A 16 oz coffee can is ideal, but they are getting hard to find. If you can only find 11 or 13 oz cans you may need to use two cans. When filling the can, it should only be half full of batter before baking to allow for it to rise.

2. The Black Forrest Cake in a Can recipe given here is an example of how to bake a cake in a coffee can. When baking cake by this method you can use almost any moist cake recipe that does not need frosting. Pound cakes are great and so are quick breads like banana bread. Recipes that are traditionally baked in a loaf pan are ideal.

3. Preheat oven to 400.

4. If your can has a paper label remove it. Thoroughly oil the inside of the can.

5. In a bowl stir together the Betty Crocker cake mix, pie filling and egg.

6. Pour into the can and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the top springs back when touched. If using two cans for baking cake, reduce the cooking time to 40-50 minutes. You can also test for doneness by inserting a long wooden skewer.

7. Cool for 15 minutes and remove the coffee can cake from the can. Once cooled it can be returned to the can and covered with the lid for storage or shipping. Now you know how to bake a cake in a can.