Best Baking Pans

Best for Experts

The top choice that our baking expert recommends for baking and transporting cakes.

Made of commercial-grade aluminum that promises durability and no rust. The aluminum offers superior heat conductivity so cakes rise properly. This pan has an encapsulated steel rim to maintain its shape. It includes a lid and measures 15.63 x 9.63 x 3.25 inches. Made in the U.S.

Hand-wash this pan only.

Best Bang for the Buck

Nordic Ware

Prisim Round Cake Pan

Best for Beginners

Our expert recommends these round and metal baking pans for those searching for a starter cake-making set.

Composed of natural aluminum that withstands high temperatures and evenly distributes heat. Set of round trays is ideal for stacking cakes or experimenting with new recipes. Prism grid allows the user to effortlessly remove the finished meal. Reliable and long-lasting quality.

Good Grips Glass Baking Dish

Can be difficult to clean afterwards due to a lack of silicon coating.

OXO

Most Versatile

Best for storage and cold-to-hot transfer; our expert prefers glass baking dishes for casseroles and brownies.

Made of borosilicate glass that can withstand extreme temperature changes—with this baking dish you can move food from freezer to oven and from oven to freezer rapidly. Comes with a BPA- and PVC-free lid. Available in a variety of different sizes and shapes. Easy to clean.

Glass is a less durable material.

The round edges and sturdy metal container of this cake pan make it a trusted pick, according to our expert.

Deep and spacious so users can bake for themselves or for larger gatherings. Disperses heat through the flat bottom so your baked meals warm up evenly. Simple to wash after each batch. Smooth sides leave behind clean edges that bakers can easily frost or glaze.

Can be quite heavy, especially when compared to other models on the market.

USA Pan

Bakeware Square Cake Pan

Easiest to Use

This 8-inch baking pan is versatile and user-friendly, making it a trustworthy kitchen accessory for our expert.

Fluted base increases ventilation within the oven so your cakes come out neater and more consistent. Covered with nonstick Americoat, ensuring all your cakes release evenly and are polished. Requires no hefty tools or effort to clean afterward. An excellent addition to any new kitchen.