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What size cake tin?

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  • 31-01-2011 9:21am
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    runrabbit
    Registered Users Posts: 612 ✭✭✭


    I have a recipe for a lemon and almond cake which I want to make this evening. The recipe was designed for a fancy heart-shaped bundt tin (which I don't have) and I'm wondering what size of standard tin I should use for these quantities. Is there any guidance for selecting tin sizes (e.g. by dry quantities).

    Thanks so much

    Recipe
    100ml rapeseed oil
    225g caster sugar
    3 large eggs
    1 lemon, zested and juiced
    250g self-raising flour
    50g ground almonds

    I promise to let you know how it works out!


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    Eviledna
    Registered Users Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Eviledna


    I'd hazard a guess at 9 inch deep round or 8 inch square. Depth is a factor. A square brownie tin should do the job.

    Keep an eye on the cooking time, check it every ten mins.

    As for a guide, look at other recipes with similar quantities and what they are recommending.


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    runrabbit
    Registered Users Posts: 612 ✭✭✭runrabbit


    Thanks so much - I used a 9-inch round and it looks good. An 8-inch may have made a slightly higher cake which I like but it may not have baked as evenly so I'm not going to worry about that.

    Unfortunately I won't get to try it for another while - the birthday girl is sick today so I have it stored in an airtight tupperware and I'm hoping it will still taste okay tomorrow!


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