How To Scale Down Cake Recipes To 6" Format (2-4 People)

Baking By lektrix Updated 19 Dec 2019 , 12:57pm by kakeladi

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lektrix Posted 18 Dec 2019 , 9:40pm
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Has anyone successfully scaled down recipes that always seem to ask for 9"-9.5"-10" pans? I am interested in scaling down the recipes to a 6" pan or less so that I can make more variety of cakes. It appears easy to scale down ingredients (simple mathematical division), however what I'm afraid of is approximation of baking times. I don't want to be opening up the oven every 15 minutes to check if the cake is set. Constant change of temps can affect quality. The cakes/desserts I am referring to range from anything like Red Velvet, Carrot, Black Forest, Flourless Tortes, Cheesecake, etc.

Anyone have experience / recommendations?

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kakeladi Posted 19 Dec 2019 , 5:58am
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I usually bake that size about 15  minuets @ 300 degrees F then turn the temp up to 325 for maybe 10 - 15 minutes   Keep a record of what you do so you can do it again Once you are happy with the results   It should only take a time or two to find what works best for you as all ovens vary What works for me might not be right for your oven   

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kakeladi Posted 19 Dec 2019 , 12:57pm
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I see you asked this ? several yrs ago   There was 1 reply — I take it that advice hasn’t worked well for you?  

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