8 inch vanilla cake recipe: 59 photos
Vanilla 8 Inch Cake Recipe
FAQ
Round and Square Pans
- 6-inch round: about 12 ounces batter.
- 8-inch round: about 24 ounces batter.
- 8-inch square: about 28 ounces batter.
- 9-inch round: about 28 ounces batter.
- 10-inch round: about 35 ounces batter.
- 2-inch cupcake: about 1 3/4 ounces batter.
According to Wilton, for an 8 x 2 heart-shaped cake pan, it calls for 3-1/2 cups of cake batter for 1 layer. According to Betty Crocker, a typical box of cake mix yields 4 cups of batter.
Add dry ingredients and milk.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350°F/177°C oven on the center rack.
8 inch cakes can be sensibly served to 14 people cutting each slice at about 2 1⁄4 inches across the back. 2 1⁄4 inches is about the length of the spoon part of a tablespoon. 8 inch cakes can also be cut event style. Cutting an 8 inch cake event style can serve up to 24 people.
Choose the right size of cake: Generally, a 6 cake serves about 12 people, an 8 cake serves about 24 people, a 10 cake serves about 36 people, and a 12 cake serves about 50 people.