How to Bake a Cake in an 8 x 8 Baking Pan and Save Time

Here are several ways to save time when baking a cake in an 8×8 baking pan. Most of us know to preheat the oven and to grease and flour the cake pans, but what else can we do to speed up the backing process? Well, surprisingly there are a few things. First, it is imperative that you know the actual temperature of your oven. Most people do not realize it, but many ovens are up to 75 degrees off. It is a great idea to invest in an oven thermometer to determine your actual temperature. Another way to shorten your baking time is to remember that shiny pans are your best choice for baking cakes because they reflect the heat better than other pans. Next, be sure that the rack is in the center of the oven and your oven is preheated in advance. Another interesting tip that will make your cake turn out much better as well as your baking time shorter is to have all ingredients at room temperature before mixing. Also, when using an 8×8 pan, be sure to tilt the pan in all directions after pouring the cake batter, this will create a more flat cake.