Even Or Odd # Square Pans?? 6X6 Or 7X7??
Decorating By coldtropics Updated 1 May 2007 , 11:52pm by Jessica176
I am about to purchase a few new pans... I made the mistake of buying wilton "squares" 
they make the ugliest cakes. So now that Im repurchasing i want to do the right thing? Should i buy the even or odd sized pans? Does it make a difference? I was thinking the odd... so that my cakes could be a little taller if that makes sense??? thanks everyone
what problems are you having with the wilton pans? Before getting rid of those, maybe some of us can help you use those. That's all I use, and they work as well as any other brand for me. Usually you can get two layers from each pan, so if you had two of each, you can easily do one tier of a wedding cake (three layers)...that's how I do it.
I dont like the wilton pans... because they dont offer the sharp square corners... wilton squares are more rounded. So far as making my cakes taller... smaller pan same amount of batter? Thats my hypothesis at least.
I think making square corners has to do with the icing more than it does the pan.
Also, you make cakes taller by adding more layers. I don't think the size (width) of the pan has anything to do with how tall it becomes. They do make different heights (2" or 3" pans)
I would base what size to get on what most people order. You probably won't get many people ordering 9" squares, they'll go for the 10", and you'll find boards and plates to match the even more then you will the odd sized pans.
For the square pans I purchased only the Magic Line brand. I did lots of research and got lots of opinions before I purchased, just as you are doing, and I have not regreted my decision at all. I love all of my Magic Line pans. I have even and odd sized both.
I see what you mean about making the cake taller, but I think you are better off just making more batter.
With the choice between odd and even, I personally would go the even, because depending on how you define your serves, it will be easier for the customer to get the most amount of serves out of an even sized square.
That might sound dumb, but I offer 1"x1" serves or 1"x2" serves (I make very rich mud cakes, so people don't need more than that, even for a party). If you have a 6x6 pan, you know that you can get 18 larger serves. With the 7x7, you can get 21 easily but then theres wastage. Thats with the customer cutting it without too much hassle: 1" slices then turn it around and cut 2" pieces.
I hope that made sense, I know what I mean!!!!! 
Oh, and with the curved edges, I hate those. Just my personal preference, because I use fondant mostly, and the curves do make a difference if you want that nice straight square look. Plus I'm hopeless at b/c and soft icings, so if the edge is curved, so is my icing! LOL!! 
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