enigma wrote:

> how does one figure out baking times if one changes the type
> of pan for a cake? i want to bake a regular chocolate cake in
> a loaf pan instead of 2 round pans or a sheet pan...
> i *could do it in a sheet pan, but it's less cutting & icing
> to start with a loaf shape. i'm trying to make a pirate
> treasure chest cake.
> suggestions welcome

It is going to take longer. The heat goes from the outside in,
which is why the inside of the middle of the cake is the place
most likely not to be cooked. You are going to have to add time.
It may be a good idea to check a loaf recipe and use that time as
a guide. Make sure to check for doneness. Good luck getting a
thick cake to cook in the middle without drying out the outer
edges.