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Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

Sooner — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:29:26 GMT

I am sorting through my bakeware and need a couple new cake pans. I thought I would ask what your favorites are! I'm getting 8" and 9" round, and 9" square--maybe a new 9" x 13" one.

What I have is mainly a mix of Williams-Sonoma Gold and USA Pen--some are quite old! Oh and also a square All Clad with a cover.

Thanks for responses!

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

charsha — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:35:59 GMT

I prefer all stainless pans, they are great. I use them for cake pans, pie pan, as well as 8 x 8 baker, 9 x9 etc. Long wearing, easy to clean.

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

SaveTheTurtles — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 01:32:43 GMT

I like Wilton pans.

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

IamDoodles — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 01:55:00 GMT

Chicago Metallic. They will last you a lifetime. Only pans I use.

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

loriqvc — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 02:02:17 GMT

@Sooner- This summer, I sorted through my dozens of baking pans (yep, definitely have a problem with baking-related spending!) to eliminate all that were not standard sizes so that I could ensure consistent, accurate baking results. I know you're aware of this, but extra half-inches or not enough half-inches here and there can make a huge difference. I ended up keeping the following pans in addition to my collection of Nordic Ware Bundts:

• 8" and 9" round and square nonstick metal pans from Chicago Metallic—they
have precise sizes/volumes, reliable results, and easy cleanup (you often need
to lower your oven temperature a bit because they're dark metal, though)
• 8" and 9" aluminized steel square pans from Technique—same details as above
but likely not helpful for your search since they're not available anymore; keeping
these plus the nonstick ones since they have squared rather than rounded edges
• 9" square and 9x13" stoneware pans from Fiesta—same overall details as above
but much nicer for presentation purposes
• One 7x11" and one 9x13" glass pan from Pyrex—the 7x11" is called for in just a
few of my recipes, so this helps me avoid conversions, and at times, a glass
casserole dish is nice for gatherings; the measurements and volumes are pretty
close to standard but the glass is less easy to clean and the overall browning
and baking results are not always great
• 2 9x5x3" Copper Chef metal nonstick loaf pans and 2 8.5x4.5x2.5" Chantal
stoneware loaf pans—again, just the right dimensions and volumes plus
reliable results and easy cleanup (FWIW, I was surprised that some of the
other loaf pans I owned were in between sizes or much wider than I realized,
which makes for really "squatty" loaves)

I could go on and on about pans and bakeware, but I'll stop here for now. Good luck with your search and have fun upgrading your supplies!

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

addtothis — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 02:15:41 GMT

Wilton is the best company. You will not go wrong. I have the spring pan for cheese cake and the round cake pans. Nothing sticks and the cakes come out great! They have been out there for years. Clean up is a breeze!!

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

Sooner — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 02:19:51 GMT

@loriqvc Thanks so much for the list! It is very helpful. I find I am a Bundt pan hoarder

One of my very favorite pans and the recipe is the Nordic Ware Honeycomb Pull Apart Pan! There is a lemon and honey recipe for it on the site and it is wonderful!

I have WAY too much bakeware of all kinds.

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

Spacrazy — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 02:20:43 GMT

@Sooner Agree with you on Williams-Sonoma Gold and All Clad. I have no need for more pieces but sometimes I think of splurging on a fancy shape and the Gold Series is what I would go for... but, my favs are (and always have been) my mother's "hand me downs". For my bundts and tube pans these never let me down. Have fun with your new acquisitions ~ whatever they may be and most of all Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

SandySparkles — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 02:40:12 GMT

You have good taste!!😁 My hands down all-time favorite is William Sonoma Goldtouch bakeware also!!! I use it exclusively for baking just about anything, and ALWAYS have consistent results!!!👍 If it aint broke...😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

deepwaterdotter — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:13:24 GMT

My Williams-Sonoma Goldtouch pans have served me well for many years. Pricey, but worth it.

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

Shihtzursqmom — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:38:39 GMT

All my baking pans Are WS gold touch pans also they are excellent quality
I think I have every size pan they made and kind
my tube cake pan is not Gold touch its a non stick tube pan my MIL gave me over 45 years ago when I got married I have no idea what brand it is but I still use it

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

loriqvc — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:42:01 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@loriqvc Thanks so much for the list! It is very helpful. I find I am a Bundt pan hoarder

One of my very favorite pans and the recipe is the Nordic Ware Honeycomb Pull Apart Pan! There is a lemon and honey recipe for it on the site and it is wonderful!

I have WAY too much bakeware of all kinds.

@Sooner - My collection of Bundt pans is honestly a bit ridiculous, but I love them all! I actually have two of the honeycomb pans and that recipe is delightful.

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

Nightowlz — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 06:23:16 GMT

I have USA Pans round, square, rectangle cake pans plus a lot more made by USA Pans.

Wirecutter online has an article dated Sept 2023 titled The Best Cake Pans for 2023. #1 USA Pans due to the corrugated bottoms with easy release over other pans.

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

kristina1 — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 15:25:41 GMT

I am too!

There are too many good deals at Home Goods!

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brandiwine — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:28:06 GMT

Wilton. From regular pans to fun shapes, they work great.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:28:01 GMT

I'm not much of a baker but I have had good results with Wilton.

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vaberry — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:30:37 GMT

I'm a Nordic Ware collector. Well, that's what you call somebody with over 50 different pans, right? I store them by hanging them on the wall. Different cakes just seem to taste better in different designs. The cakes don't stick if you use joy spray. They are made in the USA. I don't buy nor use anything other than Nordic Ware.

Re: Your Favorite Cake PAN Brand?

vaberry — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:36:48 GMT

i prefer the term collector vs hoarder although my son would use the term hoarder, I too have a crazy collection of bundt pans, cakelette and loaf pans. I use them all and they bring joy to me as I use them and to the people who enjoy the cakes made in them.

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lork — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:08:41 GMT

I have only one bundt pan, a cast iron by Lodge, and love it. I bake several cakes each month, including birthday bundts for my family and a "cake a month" for several charities. My lodge pan was expensive, but I see it as an investment that will last my lifetime and be a welcome gift to someone I love when I'm no longer baking cakes. . .