Cake Tins and Baking Trays: Our Picks
Good tins and trays make baking easier, and they last for years. We chose five that do different jobs: round tins for layered and celebration cakes, flat trays for everything from cookies to roast vegetables, a muffin tray for cupcakes and small bakes, a large pan for tall showpiece cakes, and a full set that covers most of the basics in one go. Prices and sizes can change, so check the current details on Amazon before you buy.
2 Pack 8 Inch Non-Stick Deep Round Cake Tins
A pair of 8 inch deep aluminium round tins with removable bottoms, which makes it easier to turn out a cake without damaging it. Having two means you can bake sandwich layers together, and the listing suggests them for weddings, birthdays, Christmas and parties.
See on AmazonJoyfair Baking Oven Tray Set (3 Sizes)
Three stainless steel rectangular baking sheets in different sizes, listed as heavy duty, rust proof and dishwasher safe. Useful for cookies, traybakes, roasting and serving, and having three sizes saves hunting for one that fits your oven.
See on AmazonZuvo 12 Cup Muffin Tray and Cupcake Tin
A 12-cup carbon steel tray with a deep non-stick finish, suitable for Yorkshire puddings, mince pies and fairy cakes. It is listed as oven safe to 230°C and freezer and dishwasher safe, so it should cope with most everyday baking.
See on AmazonNordic Ware Platinum Collection Angel Food Cake Pan
A large-capacity pan for pound cakes with a golden crust, or for light and fluffy angel food cakes and sponges. A good choice if you like to bake tall, impressive cakes, and a different shape from the usual round tins.
See on AmazonZeilako Nonstick Bakeware Set (Orange)
A carbon bakeware set with five pieces: two 9 inch round tins, a 9 by 13 inch rectangular tin, a 10 by 15 inch crispy baking sheet and a 9 by 5 inch deep rectangular tin. It is listed as nonstick inside and out, with extra wide handles, silicone grips and an oven limit of 500°F.
See on AmazonHow to choose
- Check the size a recipe asks for. Using a different tin can change the baking time, so match it where you can.
- Pick a removable base for delicate cakes. It helps with sponges and cheesecakes that are hard to tip out.
- Think about storage. Nesting trays take up less cupboard room than separate ones.
- Check the cleaning instructions. Non-stick tins are often best washed by hand, so look at the care advice on the product page.
- Starting from scratch? A matching set gives you rounds, a rectangular tin, a loaf-style tin and a baking sheet in one purchase.
- Want a showpiece cake? A large pan such as an angel food or pound cake pan gives a tall, impressive shape, but check the capacity and the recipe it suits.
- Check the oven limit. Look at the maximum temperature on the product page, especially for Yorkshire puddings, which need a hot oven.
- Start small. A round tin set, a tray set and a muffin tray will cover most beginner recipes.
New to baking? Have a look at our baking tools for beginners guide.