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Equipment and material comparisons

Practical comparisons of baking pans, containers, tools and materials by use, temperature, batter type and heat transfer.

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Baking pans and cake tins: which material and size should you choose?

For most layer cakes and loaf-style cakes, a light-coloured metal pan is the most predictable starting point because it transfers heat quickly without over-browning the edges as readily as a dark pan.

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