Springform 26 cm vs Bundt 25 cm / 10 in
| Springform 26 cm | Bundt 25 cm / 10 in | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 26 cm across | 25 cm across |
| Base area | 530.9 cm² | 490.9 cm² |
| Usual depth | 7 cm | 10 cm |
| Holds | 3.45 L | 4.66 L |
Can you swap them?
Swap without changing the recipe, but watch the oven. Springform 26 cm has 8.2% more area, so a mixture written for Bundt 25 cm / 10 in sits about 92% as deep in it and browns sooner.
Nothing standard sits between these two, so this is the smallest change available in this shape.
Scaling the recipe
| Recipe written for | Baked in | Multiply by | Or leave it and get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springform 26 cm | Bundt 25 cm / 10 in | 0.92 | 108% of the depth |
| Bundt 25 cm / 10 in | Springform 26 cm | 1.08 | 92% of the depth |
Multiply every ingredient, including the eggs — round to the nearest half egg and adjust the liquid rather than rounding a whole one up.
Baking time
A mixture 92% as deep is done earlier, not cooler. Leave the temperature alone, start testing at about 92% of the stated time, and let the skewer decide. Why depth sets the time and diameter barely does →
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a Bundt 25 cm / 10 in instead of a Springform 26 cm?
Yes, with the mixture multiplied by 0.92. Bundt 25 cm / 10 in has 490.9 cm² of base against 530.9 cm², so an unscaled Springform 26 cm recipe sits 108% as deep and bakes faster.
What is the difference between a Springform 26 cm and a Bundt 25 cm / 10 in?
Springform 26 cm has a base area of 530.9 cm² and Bundt 25 cm / 10 in has 490.9 cm² — Springform 26 cm is 8.2% larger. At their usual depths they hold 3.45 L and 4.66 L.
Do I need to change the baking time between a Springform 26 cm and a Bundt 25 cm / 10 in?
Yes. Moving a Bundt 25 cm / 10 in mixture into Springform 26 cm makes it 92% as deep, so start checking at about 92% of the stated time. Depth drives baking time far more than tin diameter does.
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