5 Excellent Baking Pans for Cake Lovers

Choosing the right pan size and shape is important for baking. If you are an experienced baker, you probably know the right size and shape of the baking pan for a particular recipe, whereas if you are just getting started as a baker, it is advisable to invest in kitchen bakeware sets that include basic pans, such as cookie, muffin, and cake pan. Carrying the discussion further, here is a list of several commonly used baking pans. Take a look. 

The square pan is useful for baking brownies, cookie bars, fudge, caramels, and small cakes, among other similar items. These pans have air-tight lids and can be carried anywhere. The square pans come in various sizes, such as 9x13, 9x9, 6x6 and more.

The half-sheet pan, also called rimmed baking sheets, is used for baking cookies, scones, bread, pastries, roasting fish, vegetables, and meat among other food items. The  perfect size of the pan (12x17 inches) can hold dozens of cookies and its rimmed edges prevent the sauces to drip out of the pan. 

Round-cake pan is perfect for baking layered cakes. If you have limited batter than round cake pan takes no time to bake your recipe. In most of the baking pans, you can only pour the batter half of its height whereas deep-dish style round pans allow the maximum height of more than 3 inches. 

Muffin pans come in two sizes 12-count muffin and 24-count muffin slots. You can also make mini-peanut butter cups using muffin pan. The product is made from high-quality non-stick material and can be used for years. 

Pie-plate pan is a great choice for those who want to prepare pie, quiche, and pot-pie. Glass is mostly preferred over other bakeware materials as it heats up slowly and bakes the pies evenly from the bottom, crust, edges, and the filling.

Before using any bakeware set, it is advisable to read the manufacturer’s instructions. You need to be careful while washing bakeware, especially the baking pan. Avoid abrasives cleaners as they may damage the bakeware coating, thereby reducing their shelf-life.  Lastly, handle the bakewares with care and store them away from other utensils to avoid scratches.