Tips and tricks for choosing a baking pan

To create good cakes, you need an indispensable tool: the pan ! These tools are made in many materials and shapes. Sweet *n Fairy is a cake pan shop that advises you on choosing the right accessory for the delicious preparations you wish to make.

Characteristics of the different baking pans

Depending on their shape or material, the different baking pans have their own special features and characteristics. They do not all have the same advantages, some being more suitable for certain preparations than others.

Silicone molds

The silicone pastry mold is very popular because it offers many possibilities to pastry chefs. The latter particularly appreciate it for its practical use and its accessible cost. Also, the material is non-stick, which makes it easy to remove from the pan and to clean after use. Silicone allows the design of pans in all conceivable shapes, for unique creations. Finally, this type of pan can be used for baking as well as for freezing a cake.

Anodised aluminium cake pans

The main advantage of anodised aluminium is its lightness and strength. It is also an excellent heat-conductor, which means that it bakes perfectly evenly. Furthermore, this material does not rust or decompose, making your anodised aluminium pan a durable accessory.

There are round and square cake pans for all kinds of cakes.

Steel cake pans

The properties of the steel cake tin allow it to absorb heat well and distribute it evenly, so that the cake bakes well. Its non-stick coating makes it easy to remove from the pan. A little bonus: it can be put in the dishwasher for easy maintenance and will not be damaged by acidic foods.

Other types of baking pans

There are also cake pans made of other materials:

• Glass pans: these utensils are less used in pastry making, but they are very suitable for sweet preparations. Glass is a healthy and hygienic material for baking.
• Porcelain and ceramic pans: the advantage of porcelain is that it is food safe: there is no risk of material transfer between the pan and the preparation. Be careful not to use porcelain containing lead.
• Light metal pans (tinplate or raw steel sheet): this type of pan is very popular with professional pastry chefs. It has several advantages: its rigidity, health safety, durability and ability to conduct heat.
• Teflon pans: a very rigid and resistant non-stick material for baking.
• When baking pies, we recommend using a pastry pan with a removable bottom or a pie ring to create perfect desserts.

Questions about choosing the right baking pan?

Contact the Sweet *n Fairy baking pan shop by phone or via the contact form. Our expert team offers you valuable advice on choosing the right utensils and ingredients for your sweet preparations.