Many recipes I've seen request this.
Is it just to stick the paper to the pan to make it easier to work with?
Baking – Why grease the pan, then line with greaseproof/parchment paper
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Best Answer
Greasing and lining with paper is something of a belt-and-braces approach to simply ensure the cake doesn't stick to the bottom of the tin. I have several recipes that go one step further and suggest greasing the paper as well afterwards. As you suggest, greasing the tin first also stops it from curling up.