9-inch round cake pan

The standard layer cake pan. Most birthday and celebration cake recipes are sized for two 9-inch rounds. Dark pans bake faster — reduce oven temp by 25°F or check early.

9-inch round cake pan

Used for

  • layer cakes
  • birthday cakes
  • celebration cakes
  • upside-down cakes

In the kitchen

  • grease and flour the sides
  • line bottom with parchment
  • let cool 10 min before turning out

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