How about today we talk about some specialty baking pans suitable for many occasions? This type of bakeware is customized for some specific and rather unique cakes, cookies, pastries, custards, bread, and other baked goods.
They certainly come in handy when you want to prepare something different, unique, and a bit more personalized.
Your friend is celebrating a birthday and loves roses?
You’ve always wanted to prepare cookies you can bring as a Christmas present?
Do you dream of making those perfect three-tier wedding cakes you see in movies?
Let’s find out exactly what you need to prepare these delicious creations!
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Our 11 Top Baking Pan Picks
1. Round Silicone Cake Pans
So, someone’s birthday is on the way? Your friend is celebrating a promotion, and you’re trying to find a perfect present for her?
No worries. For either occasion, a cake is always a good way to say ‘congratulations’ or ‘wish you all the best.’
With this round cake pan set, you actually get four different sizes: 3.5, 5.5, 7.5, and 9.5 inches wide, and 2 inches deep.
The material is 100% pure food-grade and flexible silicone of excellent quality. It’s eco-friendly, long-lasting, and really easy to clean—a bit of warm soapy water will do.
They are oven and microwave safe and can be used at a wide temperature range of -20 to 450°F(-30 to 230°C).
The material is also great because of the non-stick finish that makes it easy to remove your dessert without ruining it.
So, up for a cheesecake? Bread? Rainbow or chocolate cake? This set is going to be useful whichever treat you decide to go for.
2. Silicone Heart Shaped Cake Pan & Mini Molds
Valentine’s Day is getting closer or you simply feel more romantic than usual? Well, these heart-shaped pans are certainly going to help to cheer up your loved ones the way they deserve!
These BPA-free molds are also made of non-stick, durable, food-grade silicone that’s ready for temperatures from -104 to 446°F (-40 to 230°C). That means it’s safe to use them in the fridge, microwave, and oven.
Before you start baking, you can add a little bit of oil or butter to make it easier to remove the dessert later.
You can easily wash them, just don’t rinse them with water right after you take them out of the oven. By doing this, you actually prolong their durability.
Coupled with that, avoid using a knife or other sharp object on them so you don’t destroy your molds. Oh, and if you don’t feel like doing the dishes this time, don’t worry—these are completely dishwasher safe.
The package actually consists of a heart-shaped cake pan and one smaller 3D mini mold that says ‘LOVE’.
3. Wilton 2-Piece Kids Birthday Train Cake Pan
It can sometimes be hard to come up with something new for your kid’s birthday, but this cool train cake pan may be a fun addition this year.
To be precise, there are two train pans that snap together and create an incredible 3D train cake. When you’re done with baking, there are numerous possibilities to decorate the cake and turn it into a colorful dessert your kids are simply going to love!
The pan is made of aluminum and comes in dimensions 7 x 10.5 x 4.5 inches (17.7 x 26.6 x 11.4 cm). Before you use it for the first time, wash it in warm, soapy water and do the same every time you bake with it.
Any other particular shaped baking pan you’d recommend for kids’ birthdays?
4. Wilton American Football Cake Pan
Homecomings, birthdays, touchdowns, awards dinners and many other football-related things finally get a proper way to celebrate.
This amazing football-shaped cake pan will help you prepare a sweet chocolate dessert or even go for some big, tasty bread or sandwiches for game day!
It’s an aluminum pan with dimensions of 12 x 7.75 x 3 inches. This is a valuable kitchen tool you’re going to have for a long time—it will hold the original shape even after years of use.
P.S. If you’re not sure how exactly you can decorate this cake, there are useful instructions that accompany this set. Worth a try, don’t you think?
5. Wilton Ultimate Spiderman Cake Pan
Have Spiderman fans in your house? Here’s a perfect cake that will delight them or simply be an unexpected gift in the shape of his favorite superhero! This pan will take any 2-layer cake mix and turn it into a wonderful dessert.
Once again, we have a cake pan made of aluminum. This is actually the metal most commonly used when it comes to bakeware. Aluminum is durable, lightweight, as well as excellent for a wide variety of baked goods.
Aluminum is an excellent heat conductor, which is why your dessert will be evenly baked from all sides. When it comes to this pan, it’s recommended to go with hand washing.
6. Rose Flower Cake Pan
Have you always wanted to prepare something like a rose-shaped cake, but had no idea how to do it? The solution is the proper bakeware – just like this one we have here!
Once again, it’s a top-quality silicone that lasts long and is easy to clean. The pan is non-stick coated so you can easily take your delicacy out without ruining its unique shape. Dimensions are 11.8 x 2 inches (30 x 5cm).
Not only you can use it for preparing a tasty dessert, but it’s also great for bread, tarts, pizzas, or other baked goods.
Maybe there’s an anniversary coming or Valentine’s Day? If you don’t feel like going with a classic-shaped cake, this one can certainly be a pleasant surprise.
7. MineSign Number Cake Pans
The design here is rather simple and has dimensions 6.7 x 11.6 x 2 inches (17 x 29.5 x 5.1 cm). The smaller inner squares are 1.7 x 2.5 inches (4.3 x 6.4 cm). The pieces are easy to clean and long-lasting.
Also, the entire bakeware set is suitable for beginners as well, so you don’t have to worry if you’re not skillful with cakes, but still want to prepare one to surprise that special person in your life.
To use, set the small squares into the pattern of the letter or number you want. Then pour your mix around those square modules, and put the pan into the oven.
The great thing about this bakeware is its versatility; you don’t have to buy new specific molds every time someone is celebrating a birthday. Just set the smaller squares into the preferred shape and, voila, you’re good to go!
8. Rose Flowers Silicone Pan & Molds
Maybe you’re up for a rose-shaped dessert but prefer cupcakes over the bigger cake? No problem, that’s why there’s also this lovely mold with smaller spots where you pour the mix to make wonderful delicacies that will surprise your loved ones!
Dimensions are 11.65 x 6.77 x 2.32 inches (29.6 x 17.2 x 5.9 cm), with each cavity mold of 2.32 x 2.56 inches ( 5.9 x 6.5 cm). The bakeware can adapt to temperatures from -40 to 446°F (-40 to 230°C). That means it’s safe to use in the freezer, oven, and microwave.
This top-quality silicone is non-toxic, reusable, flexible, easy to clean, and non-stick.
It will certainly come in handy for various rose-shaped specialties such as chocolates, mini cheesecakes, jellies, puddings, ice cream, pastries, bar soaps, candles, and more.
9. Wilton Square Cake Baking Set
You know those movies where there’s a wedding, and people always have perfect cakes of 3 or 4-tiers? If you love to spend time in the kitchen and invent some new delicacies, this idea certainly could certainly be a challenge.
This set consists of three pieces: a 16-inch, 12-inch, and 8-inch pan, each of which is 2 inches deep.
We’re talking about an excellent-quality aluminum design that will distribute the heat, ensuring your creation is baked evenly. It’s recommended to wash these pans by hand rather than use a dishwasher.
In movies, cakes often seem too perfect to be true, so you may think you won’t be able to prepare something like that.
Don’t worry, together with this high-quality 3-piece set, you’ll also get a recipe that will help you to achieve your goal. Let us know how it worked!
10. Christmas Tree Cake Pan
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Christmas season is simply the perfect time for all of us cake-lovers, don’t you think?
The days are all about family events, nice food, and perfect desserts. This 2-piece Christmas tree cake pan set can definitely help with the third option.
It’s a highly safe, flexible, and 100% BPA-free material with a non-stick coating that will help your cookies come out without ruining their shape.
It’s safe to use in the freezer, oven, and microwave with a temperature range of -40 to 440°F (-40 to 230°C). Also, you can put it in the dishwasher too.
This bakeware will help you prepare plenty of desserts such as jellies, coffee cakes, chocolate cakes, sugar cookies, puddings, and many others.
11. Wilton Teddy Bear Aluminum Cake Pan
Maybe you have a friend that recently had a baby or your nephew is soon about to celebrate his 3rd birthday? Either way, a cute teddy bear cake is always a good option to surprise little ones!
Wilton offers another one of their specialties—an excellent-quality aluminum cake pan with a unique shape that will help you prepare something creative.
Dimensions are 13.5 x 12.25 x 2 inches (34.3 x 31 x 5 cm). Don’t forget to wash it before first use. Also, warm, soapy water is recommended over the dishwasher.
Some Final Words
Any dessert you prepare for someone is a token of appreciation. But it somehow has a deeper meaning when has the unique shape you can get with some of the pan models from our list.
Of course, there are numerous other specialty pan options you can go for in order to create a perfect delicacy for your loved ones. So, any particular one you would like to add to our list?