are there different sizes of bundt pans

Here’s an in-depth look at common cake pan sizes & conversions, as well as how to adjust recipes or make substitutions based on the pan sizes you have. Free printable included.

Unless you have a fully stocked kitchen with dozens of baking pans, chances are that you’ll run into a recipe where you don’t have the specific pan required. In fact, a cake pan substitution is the subject of most recipe questions I receive. I figured it would be easier to store all of this information in one convenient place for us all to reference.

Bundt pans come in different sizes. Unless you have a favorite bundt cake recipe that specifies a different size, a 9.5- to 10-inch bundt pan with a 10- to 12-cup capacity can be used for most recipes. It is possible to bake a smaller bundt cake in a larger pan, but it will come out flatter.

How to Avoid the Math

What works for me most of the time (because I don’t trust myself with too much math!) is to 1.5x the recipe or even making 2 batches of batter. (For best success, taste, and texture, I always recommend making separate full batches instead of doubling. Doubling risks over-mixing or under-mixing and could overwhelm your mixer.) Then, I use leftover batter to make a few cupcakes on the side to freeze for another time.

It’s better to have extra batter rather than not enough.

If you need part of an egg for when you are adjusting a recipe, crack the egg, beat it, and whatever percentage of that mixture you need. If you need 1/3 of an egg and you have 3 Tablespoons of beaten egg, use 1 Tablespoon. For a more precise amount and if you don’t trust your measurements, you can also weigh the beaten egg on a kitchen scale to determine exactly how much you need.

• Cover, refrigerate, and add any leftovers to your scrambled eggs the next morning!

Common Baking Pan Measurements

In this list, you’ll find common baking pan measurements and the volume of batter they hold. **The amount listed is the total amount of batter each pan holds, but you usually only fill cake pans halfway (unless otherwise noted in the recipe you are using).** Most measurements were taken at my home kitchen. Cross referenced with the always trusted Joy of Baking, as well.

• 1 inch = 2.54cm
• 1 cup = 240ml

Round Pans: 6×2 inches (15 x 5cm) = 4 cups (960ml) 8×2 inches (20 x 5cm) = 6 cups (1.4 liters) 9×2 inches (23 x 5cm) = 8 cups (1.9 liters)

Square Pans: 8×2 inch square (20 x 5 cm) = 8 cups (1.9 liters) 9×2 inch square (23 x 5 cm) = 10 cups (2.4 liters) 10×2 inch square = (25 x 5 cm) = 12 cups (2.8 liters)

Rectangular Pans – 2 inch (5 cm) tall 11×7 inches (28 x 18 cm) = 10 cups (2.4 liters) 13×9 inches (33 x 23 cm) = 14 cups (3.3 liters)

Springform Pans: 9x 2.5 inches (23 x 6 cm) = 10 cups (2.4 liters) 10x 2.5 inches (25 x 6 cm) = 12 cups (2.8 liters)

Bundt Pan – volume varies because of various designs 10×3 inch (25 x 8 cm) = 10-12 cups (2.8 liters)

Tube Pan: 9×3 inches (23 x 8 cm) = 12 cups (2.8 liters)

Jelly Roll Pans – 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall 10×15 inches (27 x 39 cm) = 10 cups (2.4 liters) 12×17 inches (32 x 44 cm) = 12 cups (2.8 liters)

Loaf Pans – about 3 inches (8 cm) tall 8×4 inch (20 x 10 cm) = 4 cups (960 ml) 9×5 inch (23 x 13 cm) = 8 cups (1.9 liters)

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