Sheldon wrote:
> enigma wrote:
> > "PENMART" wrote:
> > > 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...
> > >
> > > The conversion chart you want is printed on every box cake
> > > package... naturally it's only a guide as are all such
> > > charts, to be used as a starting point, as are all baking
> > > times on all recipes.... next time clip the chart and tape
> > > it to the inside cupboard door nearest your oven.
> >
> > um, Sheldon, i have never bought or made a boxed cake.
>
> You lie... everyone in this news group has on several occasions baked
> box cake and admits it... you lie.
>
> > i have
> > a cookbook & i know how to use it... unfortunately, it doesn't
> > mention baking a cake in a loaf pan.
>
> A cook book called "How To Subsist On Tinned Foods" wouldn't...
> although I've used a recipe calling for a loaf pan for baking a tinned
> salmon loaf.
>
> > i think i'll go with ~denise's suggestion to just use the
> > sheet pan & cut & assemble.
>
> Even a monkey can be trained to bake with a loaf pan.
Being the family baker, and also a professional baker, I will admit
that I use a box cake about half the time. I can tell the difference,
but most people don't notice. For kids especially, I'm not going to all
that work.