I have someone asking for a 16" round cake for a volunteer luncheon. I don't have that size pan yet. Does anyone have any tips for baking a cake that size and do you know if it fits in a regular oven?

Thanks!
Linda

First I would say measure your oven to make sure it will even fit.

When I bake with the larger sizes I use a few flower nails to act as heating cores to help the center cook.

If it won't fit in your oven you can get a two peice pan. Then you put it together and frost as one cake.

I know I'vew seen it... I'll have to track it down!

Here you go. They have 14, 16, 18, and 20 half rounds! http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/mini.aspx?T=1&SubCatId=979

A little cheaper here...
http://www.winbeckler.com/pans_metal.asp#3"%20Deep%20Round%20Pans

Heehee, just shows you, I should check these online sites more often. Haha, all I knew about were the biggies. Since a 16 inch fits in my oven, never had any reason to find out about anything under an 18. So we learn something new everyday, thanks! Now I have to check Golda's to see if these are available in Canada too.
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