And behind every excellent cake is the tin it springs to life in. When it comes to cake tins, size really matters. Following the recommended tin size is crucial to a good bake. It can be the ...

Using the loose base of a square cake tin as a guide, cut two 18cm/7in squares from each sponge. Discard the sponge trimmings (or keep for cake pops or a sneaky single-serving trifle). Line the ...

For this recipe you will need a 2½/4½ pints litre capacity bundt tin or a 20cm/8in square cake tin (approx. 5½cm/2¼in deep). Open the cider so that it loses its fizz. Preheat the oven to 170C ...

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Finally mix in the coffee. Spoon the mixture into the lined square cake tin and smooth the top, then bake for 45-50 minutes, until risen and firm to the touch. Test with a metal skewer.

begin by investing in a cake or bread tin. These will form the shape of your creation - and we’ve got you covered with round, square, heart in different sizes so you can form an aesthetically ...

The super-sweet, sticky coconut topping is the best part and it keeps the cake very moist. I’ve made this in a 23cm square tin, but you could make individual dream cakes by baking in muffin tins ...

Before you begin, ensure you have a 20cm square cake tin or a Battenberg tin and some baking foil to help separate the different coloured sponges. Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

The batter is piped into long strips and round shapes, baked until light and airy, and used to line the cake tin. Meanwhile ... Powdered sugar for dusting (1 square sponge: 28cm x 16cm, 2 round ...

Equipment Two 20cmx30cm (9inx12in) Swiss roll tins (£10 each, John Lewis; johnlewis.co) and a loose based 20cm (9in) square cake tin (£15, John Lewis as above); plus baking parchment ...

Rather than a traditional loaf tin, Jamie's recipe also calls for a 20cm square cake tin as well as greaseproof paper. I largely followed all of Jamie's recipe, however, I decided to include less ...