Any question answered...

looked online, think the cupcake tins (also called bun tins) are the same number, just shallower.
so... hats. are you in tonight? can I come round and borrow the tin?
I don't know why it seems so important that I make little cakes instead of 1 big round one or a loaf.

I'm not in I'm afraid - away at a work conference. You could ask Cupcakes -he's not called that for nothing...

I get the wanting to make small cakes instead of a big one, just seems nearer I think.