Cake Preparation

Party Cake Baking and Cutting Guide - 3 in. Deep Pans

Pan Shape

Size

Number of Servings
1 Layer

Cups Batter

Baking Temperature

Baking Time (Minutes)

Approx. Cups Icing to Ice & Decorate 2 Layer Cake

Round

6"
8"
10"
12"
14"
16"
18" Half
(2 halves)

12
20
28
40
63
77
55

3
5
8
10 1/2
15
18
12

350°
350°
325°
325°
325°
325°
325°

35 - 40
55 - 60
65 - 75
60 - 65
75 - 85
75 - 85
60 - 65

3
4
5
6
8
9
10 1/2

Squares

8"
10"
12"
14"

20
30
48
63

6-1/2
9
14
19

350°
325°
325°
325°

60 - 65
65 - 75
65 - 75
65 - 75

4 1/2
6
7 1/2
9 1/2

Sheet

9 x 13"
11 x 15"
12 x 18"

45
60
72

11-1/2
16
20

325°
325°
325°

70 - 75
80 - 85
85 - 90

5
6 1/2
8

Contour

7"
9"
11"
13"
15"

6
11
16
22
32

3 1/2
5-1/2
8
13
16

350°
350°
325°
325°
325°

45 - 50
45 - 50
80 - 85
75 - 80
75 - 80

2
2 1/2
3
4
5

Beveled

8 x 2"
10 x 2"
12 x 2"
14 x 1-1/4"
16 x 1-1/4"

6
10
14
12
16

3
5
7
6
8

350°
350°
350°
325°
325°

35 - 40
35 - 40
45 - 50
45 - 50
45 - 50

Note: For Pans 10" and larger, use a heating core when baking.