Nordic Ware Pro Cast Tractor Pan

I used the chocolate cake recipe that came with the pan. My first cake fell apart as I dumped it out of the pan...not because I didn't use enough Baker's Joy, but because the cake domed in the middle, and being the novice I am, I didn't realize I need to use a serrated knife and cut the dome off...so, I baked cake #2. This time I spread the batter out towards the sides...it's a very thick batter. It helped some, but I still needed to slice the dome off. After doing that I had no problem. I used the little store bought tubes of icing and decorated it the same as the picture, and it turned out great. I was worried about a chocolate cake with very little icing having any taste, but this is a very moist recipe, and the almond flavoring gives it a real rich flavor.

Bought this pan for my sons John Deere themed bday! Looks great. I recommend trying it out before the big day. I learned u only need one box of cake mix and u should put it on a cookie sheet in the oven to keep the cake cooking level.

I couldn't believe how heavy this pan was compared to other cake pans. I did 3 birthday cakes already using it and it was great and worth the money I paid for it. It doesn't matter what age you use it for- I baked a cake for a 2 yr old and a 73 yr old and they both loved it.