Cake Tins

What are Cake Tins Made of?

Baking tins come in a range of materials, including steel, aluminium, glass, ceramics and flexible silicone. Almost all of these materials come with non-stick surfaces, allowing you to remove cakes easily without leaving anything behind. However, steel and aluminium tend to work well when creating crusty cakes. Silicone is great for imaginative shapes. Whenever moistness is key, silicone or glass works well, while loave-style cakes will do best in rigid cake tins.

Match Cake Tins to Shapes

Secondly, take shape into consideration. Obviously, the shape of your new cake pan will depend on what type of dessert you intend to cook. Rounded tins are ideal for tarts, quiches or flans. Deeper dishes can be ideal for loaves and gateau style cakes. Meanwhile, a tray with multiple small indentations is ideal for making cupcakes and little treats. So think about what you'll be preparing and buy accordingly.

Cake Tins with Springform Closures

Some cake tins come with springform closures, which let you open the tin without removing the contents. The sides and base of the tin tend to separate. This can be very handy when cooking more fragile cakes or tarts - or cakes that need to set after cooking before they can stand on their own. If you're a cheesecake fan, these tins will be the perfect style to choose. Bonus: they're invaluable for quiches or even deep dish pizzas as well.

Sets of Cake Tins

Not all cake tins come as stand-alone kitchen utensils. It's also possible to shop for sets of tins to supplement or start your baking collection. These sets are a great cost saver for people who know that they will regularly bake cakes. They also give you total flexibility about the size and shape of your creations. So if you want to experiment with square brownie bakes or classic cheesecakes, a set could be the way to go. And they also stack neatly, saving valuable cupboard space - a real benefit in more cramped kitchens.

Cake Tins as Gifts

In some cases, buyers won't be purchasing tins for themselves. Cake tins can make excellent gifts for bake-off show fans and dessert lovers. Some of our more ornate designs lend themselves beautifully to gifting. There are heart-shaped tins, attractive retro-style, pastel coloured sets and designs with flower moulds. All offer something a bit special and out of the ordinary. Foodies who love baking will definitely consider these products to be thoughtful gifts.

Extra Durable Options

For some people, durability will be the crucial consideration, and that's understandable. You should be able to enjoy a cake tin for years before it loses its non-stick capabilities or shape. We offer plenty of products that can endure frequent baking sessions. In these cases, ceramic tins really prove their mettle. They tend to be highly scratch-resistant and easy to clean. They may require slightly longer cooking times than metal or silicone models and have a higher price point, but ceramic tins will be around for a long time. And they can double up as serving dishes in many cases, making them even more useful.

Build Your Baking Collection

If aspire to bake like a pro, it's important to have a variety of cake tins in your cupboard. Wayfair is the place to find them. Our online shop features square and round, silicone and glass, rippled and smooth varieties. This wide range makes it easy to zero in on the ideal cake tins. And why stop there when you arrange a delivery? View cake plates and stands, serving trays, cake slicers, food mixers, cutlery and tablecloths. When your kitchen is well-equipped, there's no recipe that's beyond your reach. If you want to cook up delicious desserts and serve them in style, shop for the right tools for the job.