Are the sides of the pan straight? I want to make a layer cake using this set.
253283
They are not straight. The top of the pan is 9" in diameter, and the bottom is around 8 1/2" in diameter.
253284
Unfortunately not and can't say that I have ever seen one that is straight. Perhaps it is made like this in order for what you are baking to rise properly.
253285
Yes, they are straight. And by straight I mean they are not tilted out like a pie pan but obviously it's a round pan. I have made several layer cakes with them and absolutely love them. I use the Pam Baking Spray and they come out super easy.
253286
They are pretty straight. There is a slight curve, but I made a layered carrot cake with them and it turned out pretty well.
253287
yes, the sides are straight... they do not angle out (I assume that's what you're asking, correct?) They're a little shallow for what I'm used to but other than that, should be great for layered cakes!
253288
NO! They nest inside each other which is the easiest way to tell you they are NOT straight. Not impossible to work with, but now I need to trim my cakes so they will stack nicely. I was sad I was misled by some of the reviews.
190015
Using a tape measure and my pans, I get 8 1/4" for the inside bottom and 8 3/4" for the inside top (It's only a 9" at the top if you add the lip to the measure). The inside bottom edge is a bit rounded -- hard to explain. Somebody else might say that the inside bottom is a little wider than my measure (closer to 8 1/2" if you measure to where the side is more straight than rounded). But the pan does angle out slightly from bottom to top. I haven't found that to be a problem for my cakes. If you get these, one tip is to be sure you press down as you spin the lever. Otherwise you'll remove some of the cake bottom.
1693355
The bottom the pan is flat, however it has small 1/4 inch circles on it. Hope this makes sense.
501972
the pan is rather square. if you make a small bread it will be horizontal. if you make a large bread (1.5 to 3 pounds) it will be more square or vertical.
1354263
at the top of the pan it is 5 1/2 by 3 then pan then tapers to the bottom, meaning the sides do not go straight down
2220572
They are slightly tapered. They nest inside of each other. You have to buy Wilton's decorator preferred pans to get pans that are 100% straight. I have a review posted. If you cannot find the decorator preferred pans, buy the Parrish Magic Line (sometimes just listed as Magic Line). They are completely straight sided for cake decorating. If you watch sometimes they are a better price than the Wilton. Their prices also fluctuate alot.
990731
I purchased these, and the pans I received are the same size. I use mine all the time, for layer cakes and have no problems at all.
1495854
Sides are straight. Great cake pans with even cooking. So glad I bought them.
1340345
Yes, the sides are pretty well straight. I think you're thermometer would stand up straight without any problem.
853246
There is a definite curve in the pan side as shown in the middle. It is not a true retangle shape if that's what you are needing. The sides are straight up and down but the pan itself is curved.
1192365
The corners are rounded and sides are tapered. In comparison, I also have a pair of Wilton square cake pans and they have true squared corners and straight sides.
1246128
A flat cake pan ala tiers = shave off the rounded center to flat. My guess is rim isn't wide enough for a pie edge. I'd experiment.
1495855
Best cake pans I've bought. The sides are straight out and not tapered/rounded down. I would refer to the sides as helping with spilling over because they are straight out and not rounded as most cake pans are. With the sides being straight out it helps in placing them in and out of the oven or whatever you use them for. Hope this helps.
1945348
No, these tins bake a traditional slant sided muffin. However, they bake beautifully!
464379
The edges certainly make it look like they're dual layered. The outer rolled back edge is part of the outside. The wilton people don't say it's two layers, though. It may just be how it's constructed. I love these pans! I have six that I use all the time. I also have five new, unused ones in storage, in case they quit making them. They are light weight, which is great for my back problem. They heat surprisingly evenly for an inexpensive, light weight pan. They come in a plastic sleeve, and that is one pan within the sleeve.
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I gave the tiered rack to my daughter-in-law for Christmas and she is away right now. I did message her and she did not think a layer cake would fit between the plates. If youmwould like, I can ave her measure it when she returns (next week). Hope this was helpful!
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I bought this as a gift for my Friend. However, I do not have experience baking in this cake pan. My Friend says her cakes come out fine. If it were me, I would probably still cut out a piece of parchment paper the size of the bottom. In the old days with regular aluminum cake pans, people would cut a piece of wax paper and put it at the bottom. So, I don't know what else to tell you other than perhaps go back to the greasing pan and then flour method. I wouldn't grease it heavy though. I wish I could be more helpful.