Lol! It's fine.
Yes, they are mini loaf tins and yes, they would be fine for making smaller cakes.
In all honesty, mini tins are not something I use basically because you don't get a lot of cake. I did use some paper loaf cases many years ago, but I didn't get a very good rise out of them, and the cake stuck in the tray/case, so it wasn't something I bothered with. (I've had a look for the picture, but I can't remember what I filed it under!)
I do have a mini tin tray/pan, but I haven't got around to using it yet as I haven't needed to.
I did, however, make some miniature cakes a few years ago by making a big one and then cutting them into miniatures.
How to make Strawberry Mini Cakes Preheat the oven to: Fan assisted: 170ºC Regular oven: 180º/190ºC (Approx) Fahrenheit: 338F Gas Mark: 3 Equipment and Ingredients 2 Mixing bowls, electric whisk, spatula, pallet knife, sandwich tins, biscuit circle cutter. 150g or 6oz Margarine or Butter...
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I used this method as sometimes smaller cakes have a tendency to dry out, and I didn't want that.
I have made miniature cupcakes, lol I'm going from telling you I don't make them to telling you every variation I use to make them! They were really cute, so that they may be a good one.
I have used the larger loaf version of the tray when I make my banana loaf; I have to back away from that though, as I eat half the loaf, taste testing it! When making this, I always use a liner in the tin.
How to make a banana loaf step by step tutorial. Banana Loaf Recipe - Preheat your oven to one of the following: 150°C - 160°C fan assisted 170°C - 180°C degrees conventional oven Gas Mark 4 320F Ingredients 100g / 3.5oz Butter 125g / 4.4 oz Soft Brown Sugar 2 Medium Eggs 3 Ripe Medium...
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Something else you might like to make for afternoon tea is these scones; they are fabulous!
Here is your step by step guide with pictures showing you how to make English Cherry Scones. They taste delicious and will be a big hit with your family and friends. Preheat the oven to one of the following: Elec 220 Degrees Gas Mark 7 428F Equipment & Ingredients needed: Mixing Bowl Fork...
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So back to the tins, if you are going to use them, make sure you get some mini liners or grease and then flour them before baking; that way, the cakes should just slide right out.
You have a few options to go at now, so I'm sure your wife will be really pleased with whatever you decide to make.
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