This recipe makes enough batter to fill: three 8x3 inch round cake pans, four 8x2 inch round cake pans, or two 10-inch round cake pans. The bake time listed in the recipe is for three 8x3 inch layers. If baking 8x2 inch layers the bake time should be reduced by 10-15 minutes. Check for doneness after the cakes have been baking for 25 minutes. If baking two 10-inch layers, bake time will need to be increased by 10-15 minutes. Start checking for doneness after the layers have been baking for 45 minutes.