Converting Cake Pan Size?

Baking By candyladies Updated 9 May 2012 , 5:27pm by candyladies

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candyladies Posted 9 May 2012 , 12:11pm
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have a recipe that calls for 2 10x2 pans. Can I put this in an 11x15 and will it be skimmpy? would it be too much for 9 x 13? thanks.

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chocolatefudgecakefan Posted 9 May 2012 , 1:05pm
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have a look at this handy blog post regarding swapping quantities: http://www.lindyscakes.co.uk/2009/07/27/how-to-i-change-a-cake-recipe-quanities/
It may be useful.

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candyladies Posted 9 May 2012 , 1:18pm
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do not understand measurements.

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CWR41 Posted 9 May 2012 , 2:17pm
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Originally Posted by candyladies

have a recipe that calls for 2 10x2 pans. Can I put this in an 11x15 and will it be skimmpy? would it be too much for 9 x 13? thanks.




http://www.wilton.com/cakes/making-cakes/baking-wedding-cake-2-inch-pans.cfm

If it takes 12 cups of batter for two 10" layers and 11 cups for an 11x15, you'll have a cup leftover... not skimpy. And it's too much for a 9x13 (12 cups - 7 cups = 5 cups leftover).

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candyladies Posted 9 May 2012 , 5:27pm
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exactly what I needed to know...you don't know how much I appreciate your help. Thank you so much.

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