Can I make a layer cake into a sheet cake?

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added 11 months ago

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Oh yes, you can. Since you're spreading the mass out into a thinner layer via a sheet pan, it will bake faster than in a 9" round. You may want to drop the baking temp by 25 degrees so that the edges don't overbake.

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meganvt01 added 11 months ago

Thanks boulangere! I was hoping in particular for your expert advice :)

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added 11 months ago

You're too sweet! Have fun with your cake and your event.

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You definitely can. Just make sure to double or triple the recipe based on the amount of cake (in square inches) you're making in the larger pans.

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added 11 months ago

Good point, Elkie Oiishi. To fill a half-sheet pan, I increase a recipe for a 9" round pan by 1.5. For a full sheet, increase by 3x.

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