cake problems:)

by Jessica
(Carpentersville IL)

I usually bake a cake according to the directions on the box. When I take the cake out of the oven I let it cool and try to take it out of the pan. It normally does not come out clean.The top comes out but when I flip it back over the whole bottom of the pan is still with the rest of the cake:)

I try to fix it but the cake crumbles horribly it's not even moist! That is probably the cake because I measure everything perfectly. Also, I should mention that I do add butter and flour to the pan before I cook - also sometimes I add Pam. I cook on an aluminum pan as well so shouldn't that make the cake come out clean?

I have another problem:) when I add the frosting the top crumbles also, this occurs even when my cake does come out nice and clean:( I do not have those flat knife things that I see on TV. I use a butter knife and it's stiff does not work. I use the frosting from the brand of cake mix I purchased. I hope you can help me!! Thank you.