Can I use an 8 inch cake tin instead of 7?
If the recipe calls for a 7-inch cake pan and you want to use a 8-inch cake pan, the factor with which you need to multiply the ingredients the recipe calls for is 1.306.
What can I use if I don’t have the right size cake tin?
A different sized tin will affect the baking time of the cake and also the depth of the finished cake. However if you are having to substitute then it would be best to go for the tin that is closest in size – ie if the recipe is for an 8-inch tin then a 7-inch tin is closer in size than a 10-inch tin.
How many does a 7-inch cake serve?
Portions for Sheet Cakes
| Approximate Portions for Single-Layer Cake | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cake Size | Round Sponge | Square Sponge |
| 5-inch | 8 | 8 |
| 6-inch | 11 | 18 |
| 7-inch | 15 | 24 |
What is standard size cake tin?
The most common sizes of tin are 20cm/8 inches and 23cm/9 inches, though you can get smaller and larger sizes and an 18cm/7 inch tin is not uncommon.
What is the standard size cake?
Rectangular Cake The most common size for homemade cake recipes is a large rectangle. It’s baked in a standard 9-by-13-inch cake pan.
What happens if you use a smaller cake tin?
Using a 10-inch tin would give a very thin cake. The problem with using a smaller tin is that in some cases the cake could rise up over the top of the tin and either spill over into the oven or result in a misshapen top.
What size cake tin do I need to bake a cake?
Oven temperature guide: Cake tin sizes: As a rule of thumb, a square tin holds about 25% more than a round tin of the same size. If you’re using a square tin for a round tin recipe, keep the temperature the same, and turn the cake during baking, as the corners tend to cook faster than the middle.
How do you cook a square cake in a round tin?
If you’re using a square tin for a round tin recipe, keep the temperature the same, and turn the cake during baking, as the corners tend to cook faster than the middle. Solid/liquid and gram to oz conversion:
Is there a way to make a 12-inch cake recipe?
Yes, you’re correct. The chart converts from one 8-inch cake recipe. To upscale this to 12-inch, you would multiply the recipe’s ingredients by 2 ½. As you said the recipe you’re using uses two 8-inch round pans in one recipe, the formula should work the same. I hope this helps? Thanks for stopping by. Happy baking. Reply Pavan-
How long does it take to bake an 8″ round cake?
It is a recipe for an 8″ round cake, but I need a rectangular one of 12″ x 6″. The original recipe calls for baking at 180 for 30-33mins. I have increased the quantity by 50% and baked at the same temperature for the same time. The cake looks done and slightly browning on top so removed so as not to burn. Cake skewer comes out clean.