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Cake Preparation

Baking the Cake

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

Pan Shape

Pan Size

Servings
2 layer

Cups Batter for 1 layer

Baking Temps.

Baking Time Minutes

Approx. Cups Icing to Ice & Decorate 2 Layer Cake

Round

6"

12

3

350

35-40

3

 

8"

24

5

350

55-60

4

 

10"

38

8

325

65-75

5

 

12"

56

10 1/2

325

60-65

6

 

14"

78

15

325

75-85

8

 

16"

100

18

325

75-85

9

18" Half Round

2" layer

146*

9**

325

60-65

10 1/2

 

3" layer

146*

12**

325

60-65

10 1/2

Square

8"

32

6 1/2

350

60-65

4 1/2

 

10"

50

9

325

65-75

6

 

12"

72

14

325

65-75

7 1/2

 

14"

98

19

325

65-75

9 1/2

Contour

7"

11

3 1/2

350

45-50

2

 

9"

17

5 1/2

350

45-50

2 1/2

 

11"

24

8

350

80-85

3

 

13"

39

13

325

75-80

4

 

15"

48

16

325

75-80

5

Sheet

9 x 13"

65

11 1/2

325

70-75

5

 

11 x 15"

90

16

325

80-85

6 1/2

 

12 x 18"

108

20

325

85-90

8

Other Pan Depths

Pan Shape

Pan Size

Servings 1 layer

Cups Batter for 1 layer

Baking Temps.

Baking Time Minutes

Approx. Cups Icing to Frost & Decorate2 Layer Cake

2 1/2 deep Beveled

8"

9

3

350

35-40

2

 

10"

15

5

350

40-45

2 1/2

 

12"

21

7

350

45-50

3 1/2

1 1/4 Deep Beveled

14"

18

7

325

45-50

4

 

16"

24

8

325

45-50

5

Note: For Pans 10" and larger, use a heating core when baking.
*Two half rounds.
**For each round pan.


 

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