Can you use an 8-inch cake pan instead of a 9-inch one? The short and sweet answer to this question is yes you can, but there are a few things you should keep in mind when swapping different-sized pans for recipes. Many people prefer to have a pan collection for their kitchen, but sometimes it happens when they want to bake a recipe and the pan the recipe requires is not in their pan collection.
Don’t you worry now, we’re here to help, we’ll simplify things for you so you won’t face such issues in the future regarding cake pans. There will be a lot to learn and important points to follow, so let’s go over them one by one. Shall We?
Differences Between 8 Inch And 9 Inch Pan
Usually, the only difference you’ll see is in terms of the size and the quantity that the pan holds. If we talk about 8×8 and 9×9 pans, then you won’t have any issue swapping both for a variety of dishes. But when it comes to other 9” pans like 9×13, then the equation is a bit different. Now the shape of the pan, quantity, and size are the things to consider. However, talking about the 8×8 and 9×9 inch pan, then with the recipes where the batter won’t lift or rise much then you will not have any problem for the most part.
- Read Also: Can I Use A 9×13 Pan Instead Of 8×8?
What Else Is Important Than Just The Size Of The Pan?
With cookies, brownies, and muffins the size of the pan is forgivable, but with other delicate recipes, you must consider it. When comparing the size of the pans, you shouldn’t ignore the depth of the pan as well. With delicate items like sponge cakes, things like pan size, shape, depth, oven temperature, and time set for baking are the most important things. However, it is true that by baking with larger pans, you can bake faster. But some baked items require a specific temperature, specific timing, and a specific pan to be baked perfectly.
Listen To The Recipe, And You’ll Be Good For The Most Part
If you are preparing a recipe for the first time, and you don’t know what pan size you should use then just go for a slightly bigger size. It’s because when baking the recipe for the first time, you don’t know how the recipe will react when it’s in the oven. So if you don’t want any mess in your oven, then make sure to choose a larger-sized pan. This way you have a clear understanding of how a particular recipe reacts when baking, and next time you’ll be able to decide which pan size is appropriate. That’s why we suggest always listening to the recipe.
Conclusion
Alright, now you have a good understanding of whether you should use an 8-inch pan instead of 9 inches one or not. In today’s post, we’ve tried our best to explain the size-related things when it comes to baking pans or cake pans.
Hi, my name is Ashley Robinson. I’m a food blogger and a part time chef in Food & Drink Junction, Denver. With my blog I’m sharing information & tutorials about different kinds of cooking pans.
