When faced with a different size cake pan than the recipe calls for, celebrity chef Duff Goldman advises bakers not to despair. Using a larger pan is fine as long as there's sufficient batter; aim for half to two-thirds full depending on batter thickness. If the pan is too small, consider using multiple smaller pans for even baking. This adaptability ensures successful baking regardless of the pans available, enabling bakers to achieve their cake goals without compromise.
You just have to make sure that your pan isn't so big that it's only going to come up a quarter inch; you've got to make sure you're putting enough batter in whatever pan that you're using.
If your cake pan is too small, you can divide the batter into multiple smaller pans, which allows for even cooking and can also make layered cakes.
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