The Best Baking Pans In 2022
M. Unal Ozmen/Shutterstock By Acacia Deadrick/Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 11:12 am EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Who doesn’t love a freshly baked dessert? There’s something so comforting about a warm, sweet confection, especially this time of year. And an incredible amount of work goes into creating those warm, sweet confections. From choosing the best ingredients to using special methods and techniques, baking something delicious is no small feat. And on top of all that, you also have to select a great baking pan. In fact, that’s arguably more important than having the highest-quality ingredients.
A baking pan is responsible for far more than just holding eggs, sugar, and flour while they magically meld together. Baking pans conduct and distribute heat, give the confection its shape, and determine much of the outcome of the dish. Even the best bakers in the world are at the mercy of their baking pans. To alleviate some of the headache of choosing a quality baking pan, we corralled a list of the best baking pans on the market this year. No matter what you’re baking, it’ll come out of the oven spectacularly with any one of these pans.
How we chose
Alexander Donin/Getty Images
To choose the best baking pans of the year, we went straight to the kitchen. To make sure our choices accurately reflect what you, the buyer, wants, we considered what we want as buyers, too. Durable, quality, versatile, and long-lasting pans were at the top of our list.
We weighed our options, too. Should we suggest sets of pans or singular items? What materials should we select? We decided a variety was most sensible, so we created categories that we already use when we’re buying baking pans ourselves. After choosing our categories, we carefully looked at baking pans from large and small brands alike. We looked at different price ranges, different uses, different sizes, and more to determine which baking pans were even worthy of consideration. To make our final decisions, we cross-referenced with user reviews, only suggesting baking pans a large body of customers have had success with. We now present to you the best baking pans of 2022.
The Best Baking Pans In 2022
M. Unal Ozmen/Shutterstock
By Acacia Deadrick/Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 11:12 am EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Who doesn’t love a freshly baked dessert? There’s something so comforting about a warm, sweet confection, especially this time of year. And an incredible amount of work goes into creating those warm, sweet confections. From choosing the best ingredients to using special methods and techniques, baking something delicious is no small feat. And on top of all that, you also have to select a great baking pan. In fact, that’s arguably more important than having the highest-quality ingredients.
A baking pan is responsible for far more than just holding eggs, sugar, and flour while they magically meld together. Baking pans conduct and distribute heat, give the confection its shape, and determine much of the outcome of the dish. Even the best bakers in the world are at the mercy of their baking pans. To alleviate some of the headache of choosing a quality baking pan, we corralled a list of the best baking pans on the market this year. No matter what you’re baking, it’ll come out of the oven spectacularly with any one of these pans.
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
A baking pan is responsible for far more than just holding eggs, sugar, and flour while they magically meld together. Baking pans conduct and distribute heat, give the confection its shape, and determine much of the outcome of the dish. Even the best bakers in the world are at the mercy of their baking pans.
To alleviate some of the headache of choosing a quality baking pan, we corralled a list of the best baking pans on the market this year. No matter what you’re baking, it’ll come out of the oven spectacularly with any one of these pans.
How we chose
Alexander Donin/Getty Images
To choose the best baking pans of the year, we went straight to the kitchen. To make sure our choices accurately reflect what you, the buyer, wants, we considered what we want as buyers, too. Durable, quality, versatile, and long-lasting pans were at the top of our list.
We weighed our options, too. Should we suggest sets of pans or singular items? What materials should we select? We decided a variety was most sensible, so we created categories that we already use when we’re buying baking pans ourselves. After choosing our categories, we carefully looked at baking pans from large and small brands alike. We looked at different price ranges, different uses, different sizes, and more to determine which baking pans were even worthy of consideration. To make our final decisions, we cross-referenced with user reviews, only suggesting baking pans a large body of customers have had success with. We now present to you the best baking pans of 2022.
We weighed our options, too. Should we suggest sets of pans or singular items? What materials should we select? We decided a variety was most sensible, so we created categories that we already use when we’re buying baking pans ourselves.
After choosing our categories, we carefully looked at baking pans from large and small brands alike. We looked at different price ranges, different uses, different sizes, and more to determine which baking pans were even worthy of consideration. To make our final decisions, we cross-referenced with user reviews, only suggesting baking pans a large body of customers have had success with. We now present to you the best baking pans of 2022.
Best overall
Calphalon
Calphalon offers a 10-year warranty, so if your set doesn’t fare as well as some customers’ cookware, you can get a free replacement. But considering the durability, especially if you take care of your pieces, we expect you’ll be enjoying this set for years to come. Whether you purchase it for yourself or receive it as a gift, you’ll be happy with Calphalon.
Best affordable
Kitessensu
Made with carbon steel, these baking pans will evenly cook your food, and you can choose from four different colors so your equipment is as beautiful as your baked goods. The material is non-stick and won’t warp, and the set will leave you with plenty of money in your budget to go toward other kitchen tools. It’s an all-around win.
Best splurge
Caraway
Caraway is a relatively new brand, but it’s already proven its excellence. Its products, these baking pans in particular, are non-stick and are oven-safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit, non-toxic, and easy to store. This set even comes with storage so you can keep all your equipment together. Caraway’s bakeware is ceramic, too, so you can rest assured your baked goods will turn out fabulously.
Best ceramic
Sweejar
Sweejar has multiple baking pans, all at different sizes. They come in over a dozen colors, each more beautiful than the last, and the pans nest to make storage a dream. If you have extra room for a 12x8-inch baking pan, you have room for the two smaller ones that accompany it.
Best for cakes
Wilton
As a brand, Wilton is best known for its cake pans and accessories. Veterans and novices alike flock to its storefront for products, and once you use one, it’s no secret why. The material yields evenly baked cakes. It’s easy to clean and store. The pans are durable enough for daily use, and they’ll last a lifetime if cared for. One happy customer commented on the Wilton site, “These are my favorite pans. They cook evenly and never make a mess. Clean up is great!”
Best sheet pan
Nordic Ware
One major reason we suggest Nordic Ware is because it solves a classic problem — warping. If you’ve had a sheet pan for long enough, it likely isn’t as flat as it once was, and that’s due to its material not being durable enough to withstand high amounts of heat for long periods of time. Nordic Ware’s material and design combat warping, so your pans will retain their shape, and you won’t be startled by that pesky popping sound while your cookies are in the oven.
Best muffin tin
Wilton
This baking pan is dishwasher-safe and comes with a warranty, so you can use it to bake cupcakes for years to come. It’s deep enough that you’ll have well-proportioned muffins, but not so deep that it’s difficult to store. It’s really a superior product.
Best non-stick
Rachael Ray
Like we said, many products claim to be non-stick, but we like this set for a couple reasons. First, the pieces actually work, and second they come with grips. When we hear non-stick, we often, understandably, only consider how that affects the baked goods. But we often forget that the non-stick coating is over most, if not all, of the product, and that makes it awfully slippery, which can result in dropped desserts. Rachael Ray’s set comes with built-in grips to ensure sturdy handling of the pans and to prevent any kitchen disasters.
You’ll be happy with everything you make using these items, and they’ll last. And once again, food won’t stick. “This bake set is awesome. Nothing has stuck to it so far and I put it to the test. Highly recommend,” one reviewer from Walmart said.
Best pie pan
Pyrex
However, if you’re only using them for pies, the Pyrex pans feature everything you’re after in one. They evenly distribute heat, they’re dishwasher- and freezer-safe, and they’re easy to carry and clean. They come with a scalloped edge, so even the most inexperienced can bake a beautiful pie.
Best with a lid
Farberware
The lid is fantastic, but so is the baking pan itself. It makes great food, and its non-stick coating makes retrieving the food easy, which is especially important when you’re traveling with baked goods.
Just as one reviewer at Walmart said, “I love this cake pan with a lid. Unlike some brands this one has handles so it is easy to lift it out of the oven when the pan is hot … The plastic lid is ideal for storing the left over cake in the fridge or taking it to a party.”
Best bundt pan
Best springform pan
Hiware
