Hi. I have an idea to make back to school cakes for my children - I would make one look like a pencil for my 6 year-old who is entering 1st grade, and a crayon for my 3 year-old who is entering preschool. The best way I can think to do this is by baking cakes in tube-shaped bread pans. However I do not know how much to put in the pan. Does anyone know how full I should fill enclosed tube pans so that the cake will rise the appropriate amount?
Thanks.
Karen
Since no one responded, I will give you my opinion which is limited in this area. Generally, you should only fill a pan 2/3 to 3/4 full. You should be prepared for overflows by putting a baking sheet below the pan. Don't get obsessed with the cake exactly filling the pan when finished. This is a novelty cake. No one is going to have their wedding ruined if your "pencil" is a couple inches short. (There's a joke there, but I'm not touching it.)
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