{"id":11037,"date":"2022-02-09T03:45:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T03:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=11037"},"modified":"2022-02-09T03:49:19","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T03:49:19","slug":"how-to-bake-a-cake-in-a-glass-pan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/kitchen-hacks\/how-to-bake-a-cake-in-a-glass-pan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Bake a Cake in a Glass Pan (7 Easy Steps and Recipe)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you use a glass pan for baking, it should be approached a bit differently than when you are using a metal pan. This is because glass absorbs heat more quickly and more evenly than a metal baking dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oven proof glass pans are great for baking cakes because they are easy to clean, heat up quickly and can even be used to store the cake after. I use my glass Pyrex dish regularly to bake cakes and they turn out great.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself needing to use a glass pan to bake a cake, there are a few tricks that you should know about first, and these are detailed throughout this article. Keep reading if you want some tips for getting your cake to turn out perfectly in its glass pan, as well as a delicious cake and buttercream recipe, which can be found at the end of the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you follow the seven steps provided below, your cake is sure to turn out amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1: Preheat your oven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step for properly using your glass pan to bake a cake is to preheat your oven by setting it to a temperature that is 25 degrees Fahrenheit lower than what your specific recipe calls for. This will both help keep your glass pan from getting damaged and get your cake to turn out perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: Mix your cake batter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At this point, you can mix up your cake batter. Combine all of the cake\u2019s ingredients and prepare the mixture for pouring into the glass pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3: Grease or line your pan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prior to pouring your batter into the glass pan, you need to make sure you get the pan adequately greased. Rather than using butter to carry out this step, which can result in your cake actually sticking to the pan even worse, you should utilize either melted shortening or vegetable oil for greasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you get the sides coated, too, along with the bottom of your pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use baking paper to line your glass pan. Lightly spray the glass pan with oil to help the paper to stick and be held in place as you pour your batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4: Pour cake batter into the glass pan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is now time to get the combined cake batter into your greased glass pan. Carefully pour it into your pan, using a spatula or spoon to help guide it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5: Place in the oven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next, once your oven has sufficiently preheated, which typically takes between 10 and 15 minutes, place the glass pan into your oven in the center. You can also place it near the top like mine and you can get a crispier top quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 6: Bake for the appropriate time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let your cake bake at the adjusted temperature<\/a> for the amount of time indicated on the recipe you are using. Keep in mind that your cake might cook 10 additional minutes quicker than those in a metal pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insert a toothpick into the cake to check if it has finished baking. When it comes out clean, you know the cake is ready to remove from the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 7: Remove the cake from the glass pan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The final step for baking a cake in a glass pan is to remove it from the oven before placing it onto a cooling rack, cutting board<\/a>, or dry cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You do not want to transfer the hot pan to a surface that varies greatly in temperature, such as a cold, wet cloth, as you risk cracking the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Greaseproof paper makes it easy to lift the cake out without it sticking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Glass Pyrex containers are great for baking cakes because you can place the lid on after you have let it cooled for an easy way to store.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cake and Buttercream Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cake recipe included below can be baked in a glass or a metal pan. However, this specific recipe has temperature instructions based on using glass pans, so you will need to adjust this temperature up 25 degrees Fahrenheit if you are using a metal pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the delicious vanilla sheet cake recipe provided for you. The buttercream recipe can be found after the cake recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vanilla Sheet Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You just can\u2019t go wrong with this light vanilla sheet cake. It is super simple to whip up the batter, and your glass pan will help the cake bake perfectly evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the ingredients you will need for the cake batter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n