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“Victoria `Surprise` Sponge
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by Jan Bolton
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
Hi, I`m really pleased with this product. Like another poster, I think the details supplied by SIlverwood need to be improved as they are quite misleading talking about one pan? I used it today to make a sponge filled with cream and strawberried and it filled beautifully. I`ve used Silverwood pans before and am very happy with the quality. The cake looks stunning and I`m likely to think of different permutations with fillings etc but well done Lakeland- excellent product! Thank you ++
Published 08 May 2012
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“I need help!!
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by Gillian
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I purchased my tins a few weeks ago and have used them twice. Although I did grease them and line them, my cakes stuck, not that it stopped them from being eaten! Just read one of the reviews and will purchase 'cake release' and try again before I give up.
Published 07 May 2012
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“Great tin - try the blueberry surprise cake on this website
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by Sarah
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I bought this set of tins and have used the flat bases - I greased the tins well and they turned out perfectly. I have just tried the blueberry surprise cake on this website and it's brilliant. I used the Lakeland grease proof paper circles to line the base, I have ended up with one slight wobble on the edge of my cake as I used a large circle and squashed it down - having seen the advice attached to the reviews here next time I will use a small one just for the centre of the base and I am sure it will be perfect. It's only a shame it can't be put in the dishwasher.
Published 28 Apr 2012
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“GREAT IDEA BUT A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED
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by Christine
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
Bought and used these this week and although I used cake release (which I always do when baking) I found it difficult to get cake out of tin, they did stick. Would love these tins in Lakeland's own (My Kitchen) range which has fantastic non stick surface.
Published 02 Apr 2012
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A note from the team: Thanks for placing you rreview. We're sorry for the problems you're having and the buyer comments: Line the centre of the bases with 6½" circles of greaseproof paper and then butter and flour the pans and bases to prevent sticking. We'll be in touch shortly to help.
“Worst Cake tin ever
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by Joyce
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
My family love to bake and we saw this product and thought it would be a wonderful contribution to our collection of cake tins. What a mistake. The multiple cakes we have tried to bake using various recipes, lined, unlined, floured or greased without success. I have found my 99p cake tins from my local supermarket have given me better results. The only thing consistent about this product is its failure rate. I think in future I will stick to tried and trusted than waste my money. I do wish that you could only give half stars as this is all it warranted
Published 26 Mar 2012
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A note from the team: We're sorry the Silverwood victoria surprise tin hasn't worked out for you. It may help to line the centre of the bases with 6½" circles of greaseproof paper and then butter and flour the pans and bases to prevent sticking. We'll be happy to put things right for you in line with our Lakeland guarantee, and we'll contact you about this.
“A Smile of Everyone's Face
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by Cesca
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
As I usually bake for other people it is imperitive for me that i always put a smile of people's face when they try out my new inventions - and i am pleased to say that this product has made everyone even more excited than usual. This product has also got me excited and i have thought up a whole range of new recipie ideas purely because of the inspiration this product has given me. A great buy, brilliant investment and a crowd pleaser for any occasion!
Published 06 Mar 2012
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“Great success
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by Ruby
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I love this product. Take the time to prepare tins as advised and you will have no problems turning cakes out. Great with the flat base too.
Published 24 Feb 2012
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“Amazing!
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by linda
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
Was a little concerned about purchasing these, due to other reviews, but as long as you grease them well, these tins are the best! Made a chocolate cake & filled it with fresh raspberries, cream & crushed meringue nests. Topped with melted chocolate & raspberries! OMG- Good job we're not on a diet!
Published 17 Jan 2012
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“Don't always let negative reviews cloud your decision to buy
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by Maggie
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I am so pleased that I bought a set of these cake tins before I read the reviews because I doubt that I would have bought them if I had. I followed the advice of greasing and lining the insert and greasing the sides of the tins and had absolutely no trouble in releasing the cakes. As the tins are slightly bigger than my other cake tins I did make an 8oz mixture with 4 eggs and made a slight well in the centre. I am thrilled with the result and the top of the cake is nice and flat ready for decorating. I would definitely recommend this product. Lets hope the cake tastes as good as it looks!!!!
Published 16 Jan 2012
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“does what it says on the tin
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by SUSAN
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
having read some mixed reviews, i decided to give them a go. i greased well and put a circle of baking paper on the raised insert. unfortunally i forgot to take out the solid insert and the mixture ran and stuck. had a second go using only the raised insert and they came out lovely! the only downside i can say is that it takes a lot of buttercream to fill the middle. so next time im planning only using one raised base.
Published 05 Jan 2012
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“Disaster
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by Miss Lisamore
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I recently purchased this product and was using it to make a birthday cake for my mum. I followed the recipe inside the tin and had to make 4 cakes to get just one to come out of the tin successfully. I was hugely disappointed as the cakes seemed unable to hold up their own weight. For the price I would expect the cakes not to turn out as a disaster.
Published 07 Nov 2011
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A note from the team: Thanks for letting us know that you've had some difficulty. It may help to line the insert with a 6½" circle of greaseproof paper before greasing and buttering the rest of the pan to prevent sticking. This will also prevent the insert moving during baking.
“Awesome!
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by Louise
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I read the other reviews before buying this and was more than a little sceptical but was so excited to the idea I brought it anyway. I agree with lakelands advice you need to use the greaseproof paper and well grease the sides of the tins, but my cakes came out perfectly as soon as they came out of the oven. The cake certainly had the wow factor when I took it into work today!! Thanks Lakeland, Love it!!
Published 10 Oct 2011
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“Brilliant
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by Jodie
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
fun idea, i made my cousins birthday cake with a 'surprise' and was a big hit, gotta remember they take less cooking time and to grease well. Just seen a picture of someone using it for a blackforest gateau cake, cant wait to try it!
Published 26 Sep 2011
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“not impressed
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by kate
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I got these pans yesterday and was looking forward to using them today cakes did not stick they came out a dream but only problem one side did not rise to match the other which leaves the cake lop sided which is not great. I thought it was my oven so used one of my old cake tin and that came out fine so I tried again but the same happened. So disappointed with this.
Published 23 Sep 2011
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A note from the team: Thanks for letting us know about this. The best way of preventing uneven baking is to level the mixture off with a flat spatula and then turning the cake in the oven in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking. We'll be in touch to help.
“Tatjana
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by Tatjana
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I like this pan and I have tried making couple of cakes, which turned out nice. I grease the pans so they don't stick, but my only problem is that the lid always lifts up, so there is not much space for the surprise in the middle and I have to dig it up. I am not sure whether I need to use less baking powder or what as there were no instructions or recipes in my package.
Published 20 Sep 2011
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A note from the team: The insert should be placed in the bottom of your pan and lined with a 6½" circle of greaseproof paper before greasing and buttering the rest of the pan to prevent sticking. This will prevent the insert moving during baking. Thanks for your feedback.
“Rubbish, stick to £8 tins from supermarket
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by Miss Peggs
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
Bought these tins as they were different. Well what a load of rubbish! They stuck to the mixture and even with cake release they wouldn't come out. What I was left with is broken, thin and lop sided cake. I will be taking my tins back and asking for a refund for £20 I expected far better results.
Published 12 Sep 2011
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A note from the team: Thanks for placing your review. It may help to line the centre of the bases with 6½" circles of greaseproof paper and then butter and flour the pans and bases to prevent sticking. Our retail colleagues will be happy to help if you decide to return them
“Cake Heaven
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by Wendy
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I couldn't wait to try this tin as soon as i saw it in the catalogue, and made a special trip to my local Lakeland. I have to say I was not disappointed at all. I haven't stopped using it and not had a bad cake yet. I have friends asking for the cakes now, they love the surprise of the fillings. I am now in the process of trying different flavours for my cakes and complimentary fillings. I used the cake release and that really helps, so have used it for most other cakes in non-standard tins. The only thing i want to know is do they do this cake tin in other sizes?
Published 07 Sep 2011
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A note from the team: Thanks for placing your review. I've passed your request for different tin sizes on to our buying team
“excellent!
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by Lynne
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
Worked first time, greased with marg, put the tin on a can and gently pushed down to release - worked fine! Used a 4 egg sponge mix split between the 2 tin both with insert and it was perfect - no waste at all! Would have been 5 stars if it was non stick :)
Published 05 Sep 2011
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A note from the team: Thanks for your review. I've passed your suggestion for a non-stick version on to our buying team. It may help to line the centre of the bases with 6½" circles of greaseproof paper and then butter and flour the pans and bases to prevent sticking.
“Disappointed
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by Mrs Kay Burke
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I recently purchased this item and at nearly £20.00 expected more to be honest. They looked the business. Used Cake Release (which is brilliant by the way) prepared all the areas carefully as I had read the review saying that the tins did stick. The "special" insert raised up during cooking and what I ended up with a broken mess of cake. Very very disappointed - my advice - stick to the sponge tins you may already have in your cupboard and use the £20 to keep you in Cake Release - much better spent - sorry Lakeland - I love your store - but this product is a flop!
Published 01 Sep 2011
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A note from the team: Thanks for your review and for taking the time to talk to a member of our customers services team about this. The buyer has given the following handy tip: Line the centre of the bases with 6½" circles of greaseproof paper and then butter and flour the pans and bases to prevent sticking. Thanks for your time.
“Love!
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by Mrs Gregory
Silverwood Victoria Surprise Cake Set
I am not an experiences baker of sponges so followed the instructions on the tins in terms of recipe and lining/greasing etc and these worked really well. Cake was yummy! Removed a star as they are difficult to clean (bits stick in the rim of the base) and the instructions aren't clear on whether 'cake' refers to one tin or two in terms of quantities but that just have been me! :)
Published 29 Aug 2011
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