tube, to separate them from the cake. grab the center tube and lift out the cake. use the knife again, to make sure the bottom of the cake is not stuck to the pan. then place a hand on either side of the cake, lift it off the tube, and place it on a plate. immediately cover the cake with a dome or cellophane wrap to keep it from becoming dry before serving.
soak the pan for about 10 minutes in hot soapy water before trying to clean off the residue of cake batter. rough scrubbing or use of steel wool will warp the shape of the pan and make it 