enigma wrote:
> how does one figure out baking times if one changes the type
> of pan for a cake? i want to bake a regular chocolate cake in
> a loaf pan instead of 2 round pans or a sheet pan...
> i *could do it in a sheet pan, but it's less cutting & icing
> to start with a loaf shape. i'm trying to make a pirate
> treasure chest cake.
> suggestions welcome
> lee

I suggest that you go ask this question on the message board at
www.sugarcraft1.com

Lots full of professional cake bakers who are very helpful. Many of them
will have done such cakes.