If I double a cake recipe do I double the cooking time aswell?

Question

I have a fruit cake recipe that I cook quite often, although this time it's feeding a lot more people so I'm cooking it in a larger tin with double the recipe.

How does this change the cooking time? Do I just double the cooking time e.g. 1.30 hours becomes 3 hours, or do I put it in for the same amount of time as the original recipe and see what happens?

Thank you

Answer 1

It is not advisable to double baking recipes. There is no guarantee that it will work. Baking is a science, and, unlike cooking, doesn't bode well with the whims of the cook.

Answer 2

Making two batches will probably yield the most desirable results, but if you insist on cooking the whole thing in a larger tin, then you need to both reduce the oven temp and increase the cooking time (but NOT double it). Decrease the temp by 25-50 degrees and increase the cook time incrementally.



There's no exact formula for cook time when scaling a recipe differently than written, so I would suggest checking on the cake after the normal cook time and, if it's not done, put it back in for a short time longer. 5 minutes longer for a recipe that calls for a 20-25 min bake time, 20 min longer for a recipe that calls for a 1:30 hour cook time. Keep checking at these increments until done and keep track of the time so that you can write it in your cookbook and know better for next time.

Answer 3

Baking is a science, but you can double recipes just fine. Bakers, like myself, do it all the time with no problem. I do this many times depending upon the recipe and size of cake pan I am using. You can also bake in larger pans and have very good results. You do not have to use 2 pans especially since you bought the larger one. To answer your question is no, do not double the cooking time. It may take longer to cook. Set your timer at your regular cooking time then check. If it is not done, then add 5 minutes more and keep testing. Do this until it is done.

Answer 4

No, don't double the cooking time. You woudln't double the cooking TEMP woudl you?!



But if the cake batter is thicker than usual (ie, in same size pan as a single batch), it will need more time. If you just used 2 normal sized pans, you may only see cooking time expanded by 5-10 min, if at all.

Answer 5

No you don't double it, You will need a bigger cake tin and work on cooking time given to original recipe.

When this is done use a skewer or similar to probe cake and if it comes out clean Cake Cooked , If Not

depending on mixture on skewer , cook in 15 min bursts.Re-do skewer test.

You may need to cover cake with foil towards the end to stop top from over cooking.

Answer 6

If you use almost double in size cake pan you do not need to double your baking time, but make sure it done by test with skewer. But if you have to bake in same diameter cake pan but double in height you have to add almost double baking time.

Answer 7

No, no need to double the cooking time

Answer 8

If they are both in the oven at the same time then you shouldn't have to cook longer just suck a tooth pick in them to see if they are done

Answer 9

The same amount, just check the center a little more often. The old toothpick method works great.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

With the double recipe: use a second tin....have two regular size loaves instead of one giant sized one that will not cook well....