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6 Inch Cake Pan - Great for Small Recipes!

tarsmom — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:02:31 GMT

With just me and DH now and us both retired, I find that cake recipes even in a 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan is more cake than what we need.

Searching cooking forums and recipes for two, I found a 6 inch cake pan plus some recipes. It's a hit! I made a chocolate cake a few weeks ago and today I made a carrot cake. It's perfect for each of you to have a slice today and tomorrow!

Re: 6 Inch Cake Pan - Great for Small Recipes!

jannabelle1 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:27:01 GMT

@tarsmom, interesting - I didn't realize a pan this size was available. I don't bake large cakes (13x9) any longer because it's just too much for the two of us. I usually just make a small pan of Jiffy cake or brownies, but have been thinking of making those mixes in my Curtis Stone mini loaf pans. That way I could freeze one or two.

Re: 6 Inch Cake Pan - Great for Small Recipes!

tarsmom — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:53:37 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
@tarsmom, interesting - I didn't realize a pan this size was available. I don't bake large cakes (13x9) any longer because it's just too much for the two of us. I usually just make a small pan of Jiffy cake or brownies, but have been thinking of making those mixes in my Curtis Stone mini loaf pans. That way I could freeze one or two.

@jannabelle1 definitely!

We like treats but sure don't want a panful to pick at - because you know how that goes! Or you end up wasting it. When I worked I baked a lot and brought some into the office as did my husband. Now that it's just us, I needed to find a way to still enjoy cakes. Pintrest has a lot of ideas, too! What I did here was make the cake and cut hearts out for my husband. The scraps I kept for me!

Re: 6 Inch Cake Pan - Great for Small Recipes!

jannabelle1 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 02:42:37 GMT

Thanks for the suggestion to check out smaller recipes, @tarsmom. I wouldn't mind making a small cake from scratch - the ingredients would be very manageable. I'm going to try my CS mini loaf pans since I'm pretty sure they would work with a smaller recipe too.

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HLP — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 03:21:21 GMT

@tarsmom wrote:
With just me and DH now and us both retired, I find that cake recipes even in a 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan is more cake than what we need.

Searching cooking forums and recipes for two, I found a 6 inch cake pan plus some recipes. It's a hit! I made a chocolate cake a few weeks ago and today I made a carrot cake. It's perfect for each of you to have a slice today and tomorrow!

Have you seen the mug cakes ? I bought quite a few and , living alone makes is just right for me. They are made in a coffee cup, and are quite good. You may like to try one. I know Amazon has them .

Re: 6 Inch Cake Pan - Great for Small Recipes!

retiredatlast — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 03:29:44 GMT

If you go on that website that starts with a "P" - don't want to put it in, in case of this post being deleted- you can do a search for recipes for 1 or 2 servings and "pin" the recipe to save. There are sweet recipes and savory ones as well. I live alone and find that helpful for making more manageable meals and desserts.

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homedecor1 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:01:42 GMT

I make 9" layer cakes only if making for 6-8 people.

For the 2 of us- I bake a 6" round (4 c. batter) Wilton pan. Once cooled I slice in 1/2 to get 2 layers. Frost with favorite icing.

Less waste & we can't eat all that cake a 9" makes. I also make mini bundt cakes (single servings) got the bundt tins at Home Goods.

I made this 6" for bdays.

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:59:04 GMT

@retiredatlast wrote:
If you go on that website that starts with a "P" - don't want to put it in, in case of this post being deleted- you can do a search for recipes for 1 or 2 servings and "pin" the recipe to save. There are sweet recipes and savory ones as well. I live alone and find that helpful for making more manageable meals and desserts.

@retiredatlast Pillsbury?

Re: 6 Inch Cake Pan - Great for Small Recipes!

hayseed00 — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 23:43:02 GMT

@tarsmom Sally's Baking Addiction website has some recipes for the 6 in cake pan. I made a cute 3 layer 6 in chocolate cake for my husband and the cake was delish !!!!!!

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:55:24 GMT

@homedecor1 Would you be able to take a photo and post of your mini bundt pan (single serve). I am wondering if it is what I have. I have never used it, I'm afraid of sticking issues. Do you bake ALL KINDS of cakes in the pan?

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homedecor1 — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:34:32 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

I use Pam "Baking" Spray and go a little heavier with spray.

They do not stick and only fill 3/4 or just below rim.

I put on cookie sheet to bake. Yes, I've even made mini upside down pineapple cake in them (minus cherry - I add that after)

These are the styles I have bought at HomeGoods and Michaels many years ago.

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chessylady — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:41:41 GMT

I bought a 6" springform pan to make cheescake in my instant pot. Works really well.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:51:18 GMT

@homedecor1 Thank you for the visual! My pan is self contained...there are for singles in the pan. Guess I'll pull it out and use it. Thank you.

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retiredatlast — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:58:04 GMT

@CelticCrafter Pinterest

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aunt bea — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:30:43 GMT

I'm new working with mini loaf pans and wondering how much do you fill them and how long do you bake? I tried a lemon cake once and it spilled over and the bottom was burnt. Help please!!

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KLevineFan — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:36:36 GMT

@CelticCrafter

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RespectLife — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:45:08 GMT

Thank you all for this thread!

I love to bake cakes and decorate but like many of you, can't finish a large cake.

I appreciate the pics and suggestion of the Daddio Pans!

In my AMZ wish list and 2 sites with recipes flagged!

I only bake from scratch so I appreciate those sites.

Wegman's has the cutest 6" cakes but they are so expensive...I always think I need to figure this out...and now with your help, I have!

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hayseed00 — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:21:12 GMT

@RespectLife I love Daddio pans, they work great !!!

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homedecor1 — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:49:04 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

I use this one quite often..I find it's the perfect size🙂 Made by Wilton - I've had it many years but "A" sells them.

Re: 6 Inch Cake Pan - Great for Small Recipes!

RespectLife — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:41:51 GMT

@homedecor1

Thanks for the pic...do you then freeze them or are you able to finish all the mini bundts?

What size recipe do you use to fill the six mini bundts? Are you using the 6" size recipe of batter or larger?

TIA!