Recipes

[tarsmom]

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!  

[jannabelle1]

@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.

[tarsmom]

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@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.

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@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! 

[jannabelle1]

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.

[HLP]

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@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!  

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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 .

[retiredatlast]

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.

[homedecor1]

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.

[CelticCrafter]

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@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.

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@retiredatlast Pillsbury? 

[hayseed00]

@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 !!!!!!

[Mom2Dogs]

@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?