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  • Reviews of Top 10 BakeWare - Bake Like a Pro
Reviews of Top 10 BakeWare - Bake Like a Pro
Reviews of Top 10 BakeWare - Bake Like a Pro
Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Heavy gauge carbon steel
  • Double thick non-stick coating
  • Heavy weight construction encourages even baking
  • Releases cooked items effortlessly
  • Easy cleaning, in dishwasher or by hand
  • Sturdy, durable and long-lasting
  • Affordable price

    Cons

  • Bake sheet warps easily
  • Not safe for freezer or broiler use
Review Summary

The Simply Calphalon Bakeware Set is made of heavy-gauge carbon steel. The double thick durable non-stick coating encourages low-fat and low-calorie cooking by eliminating the need of using butter or oil for greasing pans.  The non-stick coating also ensures effortless release of cooked items without sticking to the base of the pan. The heavy weight construction helps in even heating or cooking without any hot spots. The reinforced rolled edges prevent warping and surfaces does not chip, crack, peel or warp up to 450 degrees F oven temperature. This bakeware is very easy to clean either by hand or in dishwasher. The set includes - Two 8" round cake pans, One 9"x13" cake pan, One 10"x15" cookie sheet, One 12 cup muffin pan and One medium loaf pan.

However, it is noticed that the cookie bake sheet warps within couple of uses making it not very durable.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Great as baking liner or working surface
  • Made of non-stick fiberglass
  • Coated with food grade silicone
  • Reinforced, non-falling surface
  • Freezer and Microwave safe
  • Easy to clean and maintain
  • Easy to store, flat or rolled up

    Cons

  • Absorbs food odors
  • Leaves oil traces
Review Summary

The Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mat is made of finely weaved glass coated with food grade silicone material and is reusable up to 3000 times. The non-stick mat not only eliminates the need of greasing, but also saves on time and money. The non-breakable and non-falling surface allows convenience of placing the mat directly over the oven racks. They have a multipurpose functionality of preparing, cooking and/or heating food and can tolerate heat up to 480 degree. They are easy to clean, simply wash or rinse with hot water and dish soap. The mats can easily be stored either flat or rolled up. The mats are completely freezer and microwave safe which makes baking fun and breeze.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Non-stick, non-toxic Silicone surface
  • Unique corrugated surface for perfect baking
  • Thick and heavy metal for flawless and even baking
  • Super easy to clean and maintain
  • Well-made and sturdy
  • Freezer-safe and heat resistant up to 450 degree F
  • Affordable price

    Cons

  • Lid is hard to open
  • Not dishwasher safe
Review Summary

The USA Pans is a commercial quality design of heavy-gauge aluminized steel (65% recycled steel) and coated with Americoat, a proprietary silicone coating providing a clear, non-stick, non-toxic baking surface. The metal thickness allows even heat distribution and non-stick pan ensure flawless and even baking with easy release. The exclusive corrugated surface circulates air around food for continuous baking and maximizes strength by preventing warping, denting or rusting caused from everyday use. The pan features rolled edges and internal steel wiring, making it super easy to clean by simply washing or rinsing under water using mild liquid soap. It is best to avoid cleaning the pans in dishwasher as the chemicals may prove to be harsh on the surface of the pan. It is advisable to dry the pan completely after washing, before using or reusing. The pans are freezer safe and can bear oven heat up to 450 degree F.

However, some users found pan lids hard to open and close.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Soft-grip ring with non-slip base
  • Swivels in both directions, good for left or right handed
  • Right height ensures effortless working
  • Safety lock feature for sturdy use
  • Smooth finish with contoured foot
  • Dishwasher safe, easy to clean
  • Lightweight and durable

    Cons

  • Lacks height adjustment feature
Review Summary

The Wilton Trim-N-Turn Ultra Rotating Cake Stand features a 12 inch platform with soft-grip ring and smooth-rolling track. It features a 3 inch non-slip base and the nicely contoured foot offers an ergonomic height, which eliminates the trouble of hunch back, tilting or crick neck. The stand swivels in either direction and comfortably holds up to 11 inches of cake (with platform visible).  It can be used by both left and right handed individuals. The safety lock feature ensures a firm sturdy use and the non-slip surface adds convenience while frosting, decoration or icing. The stand has a smooth finish, with hidden ball bearing track, and comes apart for quick and easy cleanup.

However, some users feel the lock feature is clumsy and does not work without moving the cake. Also, having a height adjustment feature would make this cake stand even a better product.

Overall, the Wilton Trim-N-Turn Ultra Rotating Cake Stand is a great entry level turntable for home bakers. It is highly recommended for its comfortable utility and quality features at an affordable price.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Comprehensive cake decorating set
  • Innumerable decorating tips
  • Excellent and vivid colors
  • Handy instruction booklet
  • Well worth the money
  • Great utility kit
  • Looks nice

    Cons

  • Flimsy plastic storage tray
  • Hard to keep constant pressure on icing bags
Where to Buy
Review Summary

The Wilton's 53 Piece Supreme Cake Decorating Set is comprehensive starter kit for beginners, home and/or hobby bakers. The set includes: 18 metal decorating tips, 24 decorating/icing plastic bags; 5 icing vibrant colors (Golden Yellow, Moss Green, Rose Petal, Cornflower Blue and Violet); 2 - tip couplers; 1 flower nail; 1 angled spatula; 40 pages Cake Decorating Beginner's Guide and a plastic storage tray.

However, the storage plastic tray is made of flimsy material.

Overall, the Wilton 53 Piece Supreme Cake Decorating Set is highly recommended for its complete and high utility tools and affordable price. Now you can decorate your cake and eat it too!

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Multipurpose set
  • Non-porous glass, odor and stain free
  • Wider and deeper bowls
  • Nest together for easy storage when not in use
  • Easy to clean, dishwasher safe
  • Oven, Microwave and Freezer safe
  • Sturdy with heavy duty clear glass

    Cons

  • None
Where to Buy
Review Summary

The Pyrex Prepware 3- Piece Mixing Bowl Set offer a wide range of multipurpose functionality of mixing, stirring, storing, cooking, baking and/or serving. This set includes 1-quart, 1.5-quart and 2.5-quart capacity clear glass bowls. These bowls are made of high quality, long lasting, crystal clear glass with beautifully rounded lips/rims and are not easily breakable. The non-porous material makes this set stain-resistant and odor-resistant. The round shape is designed to give a wider and deeper space needed for thorough mixing or stirring preparations. These are perfectly suitable for baking and cooking or even storing leftovers in fridge. Pyrex Prepware bowl can be nested together and are easy to store when not in use. These bowls are oven, microwave and freezer safe. This bowl set is dishwasher safe and very easy to clean.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Nonstick Teflon coating
  • Lighter color
  • Bakes and cooks evenly
  • Easy and quick release of food
  • Easy to clean, Dishwasher safe
  • Good quality seamless design
  • Unbeatable price

    Cons

  • Big for some ovens
Review Summary

The Wilton Recipe Right Nonstick 12-Cup Regular Muffin Pan is made of heavy-gauge steel that provides an even heating performance. The non-stick Teflon coating makes it easy to release cupcakes from the tray. The shape and size are ideal for morning muffins, after school or birthday cupcakes. Wilton makes lighter colored muffin trays when compared to the regular dark colored, which in turn requires lower cooking temperature. These easy to use, easy to fill trays are quite durable and eliminates the traditional concept of using paper cups in battered tins. The tray is dishwasher safe, but it is advisable to hand clean for long lasting usage.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Healthy cast iron surface with superior heat retention property
  • Can be used on any heat source, except microwave
  • Foundry seasoning improves with every use
  • Easy to release food from the pan
  • Simple care and easy to clean
  • Very sturdy and durable
  • Well worth the money

    Cons

  • Little heavy
  • Needs frequent seasoning
  • Not dishwasher safe
Review Summary

The Lodge Pro-Logic Cast Iron Pizza Pan is a magnificent piece with foundry seasoned cast iron with the original non-stick surface and convenient loop handles. Cast iron is an excellent source of nutritional iron and has superior heat retention properties which promotes even baking/cooking. The foundry seasoning allows for a natural, easy release surface which improves with every use. The pan can handle high temperatures, and pre-heating the pan delivers crispy crusts. Due to heat retention property, the pan remains hot for longer duration even after being removed from oven. It is extremely versatile to bake or cook about anything, from baking pizzas, cookies, griddled meat, roasting veggies etc. This pizza pan is easy to clean; hand wash under warm water and wipe dry followed by seasoning.

However, Lodge seasoned cast iron pan is heavy to carry.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Safe to use on outdoor or indoor heat sources, grill and microwave
  • Bakes evenly and produces crispy crust
  • Good heat retention properties
  • Withstands up to 2000 degree F
  • Takes less time when preheated
  • Can be used as a server or warmer
  • Affordable price

    Cons

  • Thin stones break easily
  • Heavy
Review Summary

The Old Stone Oven Pizza Stone is a composite of stone/lead free clay and is available in different sizes, shapes and thickness. This stone retains heat very well which is perfect for producing crispy crust pizzas, pie, cookies, focaccia or bread. The special heat core center bakes and cooks evenly, solving the under-baked problems. The stone is perfectly suitable as a server or warmer. It is good to have a stone which has some thickness, the thicker the better, as thin stones though are light in weight, may not produce well-cooked crusts and break easily. The Old Stone stones are also suitable to be used on microwave, gas or charcoal grills and withstands heat up to 2000 degree F. To avoid breakage, it is good to place the stone in non-preheated oven and then preheat the stone and oven at the same time.

However, some users say these stones crack eventually and the thicker ones are on heavier side to carry. Thin stones do not retain heat for longer time and breaks easily.

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Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Deep cups with sufficient spacing
  • Bakes evenly, pops out easily
  • Silverstone non-stick coating
  • Perfect size cups
  • Durable and does not warp
  • Dishwasher safe, easy to clean
  • Reasonable price

    Cons

  • Sometimes non-stick coating sticks to the popovers
Review Summary

The Chicago Metallic Non-Stick Popover Pans are made from heavy duty metal which does not warp even in high temperature and is coated with non-stick Silverstone. These are designed to create bakery style popovers that bake, rise fluffy and the non-stick base makes them 'popover' easily. They feature deep tapered cups with sufficient spacing between them to facilitate uniform baking with better air circulation. These pans come in 4-cup, 6-cup and 12-cup capacity and are also great for making muffins and cornbread. The pan is very easy to clean and is dishwasher safe.

However, some users noticed that some popovers came out with non-stick coating on them and crusts stuck to the cups.

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