I couldn't wait to bake this gorgeous cake but your recipe calls for a 9" x 5" x 2 3/4" loaf pan. I realized I only have a Pyrex loaf pan which measures just 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5. Naturally, I though I'd order the correct sized pan from you, but the only metal loaf pans on your website are not the correct sizes, either. The Oversized Loaf pan is 10x5, and the Standard Loaf Bread Pan is 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2, just like my glass one. I hesitate to buy the ceramic Tea Loaf Pan because I don't think I'll get as much use from it, so what do you recommend? Thanks for your help! Cindy, here in the test kitchen we actually prefer the ceramic tea loaf pan to a 9 x 5 - it's the same capacity, bakes the same way, and makes a smaller slice - good for those of us on the constant diet. Any recipe that calls for a 9 x 5, you can use the 12 x 4. And I like baking sweet things in ceramic when I can, as it's gentler; less chance of burning the crust. So that's my recommendation- PJH

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