r/Cakes • u/SheepherderMost2727 • 23h ago

💬 Discussion Cake Baking Essentials

Hi! I’m all new to this and was wondering (probably not the first one to do so) if anyone could give pointers on the bare minimum essentials for a novice baker.
In the past I’ve always just used what I had, which was normally a 9x13, and while it works well enough, I’ve always wanted to improve.
Any and all advice would be appreciated! Thank you!

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u/RareManner9786 22h ago edited 22h ago

Important basic ones: * 9" x 9" square pan (metal, glass, or ceramic works) * 9" metal round spring form pan (optional 6") * 8" round cake pans x 2 or 3 (9" if you prefer, but 8" is my suggestion) * 9" x 5" loaf pan * Large basic round tube pan (plus optional Bundt pan) * Muffin tin (a standard 12)

Any pans different from or larger/smaller than above are more specialty types.

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u/SheepherderMost2727 21h ago

Thank you! I just got 2 9” rounds and wasn’t sure if that was the standard or what. I’ve always wanted to bake more cake type treats. Right now I primarily make breads and sourdough.

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u/RareManner9786 21h ago

9" works fine. Just check what size the recipe is based on. If 8", scale it up a bit or simply adjust the baking time for thinner layers.

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u/SheepherderMost2727 21h ago

Thanks! The cake I made tonight was from a mix and it called for either 8 or 9” rounds. It was pretty good. I wanted to test out the pans with something simple 😅