Here are my best tips for baking pound cakes in a 2 piece tube pan! To prevent leaks with cake and pound cake batter, trace the insert on parchment paper and cut it out. Then, place the paper between the two pieces. Place a baking sheet on the rack below the cake in the oven to catch any potential drips. Angel food cake batter will not leak. Use pan coat (equal parts flour, oil, and shortening) to ensure the cake slips from its pan with ease. I’ve also shown two ways to remove the cake from the