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Foolproof guide to lining a square cake tin

Are you fed up with your cake lining falling apart midway through a bake? We're here to help with this handy little guide on the best way to line a square cake tin.

  1. Step 1

    Centre the tin on a sheet of baking paper and use a pencil to mark out each corner.

    Step 1
  2. Step 2

    Cut around the tin, leaving a border so there is enough paper to fold up and cover each side.

    Step 2
  3. Step 3

    Cut a triangle from each corner of the paper to where you marked the corners of the tin.

    Step 3
  4. Step 4

    Grease the tin and press in the paper, overlapping the corners to fit snugly.

    Step 4