Kastenform

loaf tin; rectangular baking mould

noun KAHS-ten-form Rare

Usage Note

Kastenform is a rectangular loaf tin used for baking bread, fruit cake, or Rührkuchen (pound cake). The name refers to its box-like (Kasten) shape. Einen Kuchen in der Kastenform backen is a classic home-baking task.

Examples

"Der Rührkuchen wird in einer gefetteten Kastenform gebacken."

Natural Translation

The pound cake is baked in a greased loaf tin.

Literal Translation

The pound-cake is in a greased loaf-tin baked.

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