What is a sandwich cake tin?

Our sandwich tins measure somewhere between 1.5″ and 2.25″ in depth which is shallower than more traditional cake tins which noramlly measure over 3″ in depth. …

Is a sandwich tin the same as a cake tin?

The two types are the regular cake pan or sandwich tin which is used to make a two later cake (these tins may have loose bases or fixed bases, depending on where you live) and also the springform tin which is much deeper and has a clip on the side which can be used to help unmould the cake or cheesecake.

Can you bake a cake in a sandwich tin?

The use of sandwich tins for layer cakes is pretty traditional in the UK and many recipes use them. Probably the main reason is convenience as a cake in two layers will bake much more quickly than one in a deeper tin.

What is a loose bottomed sandwich tin?

A cake tin with straight sides that has a removable base to ensure the cooked cake can be easily removed from the tin. Loose bottomed cake tins are usually round, but rectangular tins are also available.

Can you bake a cake in a loose bottom tin?

Loose-bottomed or spring-form tins do make it easier to lever your cake from the tin, but it is still worth preparing them with grease, flour and greaseproof paper as instructed by the recipe.

Do I need to line a loose bottom cake tin?

Do you need to line the sides of a cake tin? You don’t have to line the sides of a cake tin with baking parchment or greaseproof paper however it does stop the cake from burning around the outside and it stops the cake from sticking to the edges too.

Which way up does a loose bottom cake tin?

The bottom of the springform pan drops into the closed circular exterior with the lip down. If you should do it with the lip up, it’s not the end of the world, but you might end up with a lip-sized indention in your cake.

What kind of cake can I make in a sandwich tin?

There are several layer cake recipes on Nigella.com, such as Coffee And Walnut Layer Cake, Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake and Toasted Marshmallow And Rhubarb Cake that can be made in sandwich tins and you can vary some of the fillings and frostings to suit what you have to hand.

How big is a Silverwood sandwich tin for cake?

18×4.5cm Round Sponge Tin with Loose Base from the Delia Online range “Over the years I have constantly had to re-jig cake recipes because the required tin sizes were no… Silverwood Sandwich tins are all 1.5” deep with vertical sides.

When to use a sandwich or springform cake tin?

Generally a springform cake tin is used if the cake isn’t thick enough to make two layers and/or the cake may be too delicate to turn out of a sandwich tin easily (such as the gluten-free cakes). Also if the sandwich tin is loose-bottomed then the cake batter may be too liquid and will leak out of the bottom of the tin.

What kind of tin do you use to bake sponge cake?

We stock a large range of sandwich tins for baking shallow sponge or flan. These sandwich tins are available in a range of shapes and sizes, giving you great variety and choice when it comes to baking your favourite sponge cake.