cake tin

IPA/ˈkeɪk ˌtɪn/
IPA/ˈkeɪk ˌtɪn/

cake tin — noun

1. a metal mould that goes in an oven and gives a cake or one cake layer its shape

1.名詞B1
釋義

a metal mould that goes in an oven and gives a cake or one cake layer its shape while it cooks

例句

The baker greased the cake tin before pouring in the batter.

grease the cake tin before baking

Line the cake tin with paper so the sponge lifts out cleanly.

line the cake tin with paper

同義詞
  • cake pan

    American English term for the same baking container

  • baking tin

    broader British term, also used for bread or tray bakes

文法句型

a cake tin

grease a cake tin

line a cake tin with baking paper

用法筆記

In British English, this is the usual kitchen term. American English speakers usually say 'cake pan'.

常見錯誤

❌Bake the cake in a cake box.
✅Bake the cake in a cake tin.
💡a cake tin goes in the oven; a cake box is for carrying or storing cake.

2. a lidded metal box used at home to keep cakes fresh after they have been baked

2.名詞B1
釋義

a lidded metal box used at home to keep cakes fresh after they have been baked

例句

Grandma kept the lemon loaf in a cake tin on the shelf.

keep cake in a cake tin

The children opened the cake tin and found only crumbs inside.

同義詞
  • cake box

    often cardboard and used for carrying cakes from a shop

  • tin

    shorter general word for a lidded metal food container

文法句型

a cake tin

keep cake in a cake tin

a cake tin with a lid

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense stores a finished cake; it does not normally go into the oven.

常見錯誤

❌Put the cake tin in the oven' (when talking about storage).
✅Put the cake in the cake tin after it cools.
💡this sense is for storing baked cake.