Cake Baking, Cutting & Serving Guide - 3 in. Deep Pans

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Cake Baking, Cutting & Serving Guide - 3 in. Deep Pans

Baking Times, Batter Amounts & Number of Servings One cake mix yields 4 to 5 1/2 cups of batter. Pans are usually filled 1/2 to 2/3 full; 3" deep pans should be filled only 1/2 full. Batter amounts on these charts are for pans 2/3 full of batter. For large cakes, always check for doneness after they have baked for 1 hour.
Note: For Pans 11" and larger, use a heating core when baking.
The charts below show baking information and serving amounts for both 2-inch pans and 3-inch high pans. The figures for 2-inch pans are based on a 2-layer or 4-inch depth cake. The figures for 3-inch pans are based on a 1-layer cake which has been torted and filled to reach a 3-inch depth.
The serving amounts listed are based on party-sized portions of approximately 1-1/2 x 2 inches or wedding-sized portions which are cut smaller, about 1 x 2 inches. You may wish to cut larger or smaller pieces, depending on whether you are using a 4-inch layer or a 3-inch layer.
The number of servings given is meant as a guide only.
Pan Shape
Pan Size
Servings
2 layer
Cups Batter for 1 layer
Baking Temps.
Baking Time Minutes
Approx. Cups Icing to Ice & Decorate 2 Layer Cake

Round

6"
12
3
350
35-40
3

8"
24
5
350
55-60
4

10"
38
8
325
65-75
5

12"
56
10 1/2
325
60-65
6

14"
78
15
325
75-85
8

16"
100
18
325
75-85
9
18" Half Round

2" layer
146*
9**
325
60-65
10 1/2

3" layer
146*
12**
325
60-65
10 1/2
Square

8"
32
6 1/2
350
60-65
4 1/2

10"
50
9
325
65-75
6

12"
72
14
325
65-75
7 1/2

14"
98
19
325
65-75
9 1/2
Contour

7"
11
3 1/2
350
45-50
2

9"
17
5 1/2
350
45-50
2 1/2

11"
24
8
350
80-85
3

13"
39
13
325
75-80
4

15"
48
16
325
75-80
5
Sheet

9 x 13"
65
11 1/2
325
70-75
5

11 x 15"
90
16
325
80-85
6 1/2

12 x 18"
108
20
325
85-90
8
Note: For Pans 10" and larger, use a heating core when baking.
*Two half rounds.
**For each round pan.