Forms for baking cakes: what are there and how to choose?

Probably, it is difficult to find a person who would not like delicious fresh homemade pastries. A fragrant cake or tender biscuit is an integral part of the “assortment” of prepared dishes for every real housewife.

If earlier there could be problems with finding a container for baking, then today the modern market for kitchen attributes is simply overflowing with various offers. There are special forms for baking cakes, pies and other goodies. It is about such forms that we will talk about in this article, consider all sorts of options for forms and decide on the selection criteria.

As you know, not a single festive event is complete without a cake - a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday. On these holidays, the cake is the highlight and the most awaited dish.

Various forms can be used to bake a sponge cake. They can be of various materials.

• Cast iron. This is a heavy and thick walled container. Baking in such a dish will not burn and will bake evenly. It is also worth noting that the cast iron mold can withstand high temperatures. The negative characteristics include a rather large weight and a tendency to mechanical damage.
• Steel. The steel form is the most reliable, durable, does not rust, does not break and has a high thermal conductivity. As for the shortcomings, it is worth noting the fact that baked goods can burn, so the surface of the mold must be greased first.
• Aluminum. When choosing such a container for baking, you need to pay attention to one with a flat and smooth surface. Its positive aspects include an affordable price, lightness, resistance to rust.But aluminum dishes also have disadvantages - a tendency to deformations under mechanical stress, uneven heating, burning of the dough.
• Tin. This metal container is considered one of the cheapest. But such a low price is due to a number of shortcomings - the dough burns, uneven heating, a tendency to deformation, and tin also lends itself to rust. Using this type of container, it is imperative to observe the permissible temperature indicators.
• Teflon. An excellent material for dishes, very often this baking dish is preferred by the hostess. Teflon is resistant to high temperatures and warms up evenly. But using such a container, you need to remember that such a surface should not be subjected to mechanical stress. That is, only use a wooden or silicone spatula when applying dough or removing baked goods.
• Glass. The baking dish is made of fireproof, durable glass that can withstand very high temperatures. Thick-walled glassware guarantees even baking. Experts recommend using parchment paper when baking in it - this will minimize the possibility of burning the cake.
• Silicone. It is a very popular material that has found applications in the food industry. Silicone baking dishes are in demand among both professionals and amateurs. The material is resistant to temperature extremes, deformations, and various influences. The container is cleaned very quickly and easily.
• Paper. This is an option for those who find it easier to throw away the used dishes rather than washing them. Paper baking dishes are disposable.
• Ceramics. The ceramic mold has a number of advantages:
  • heat resistance;
  • breathability;
  • the walls of the container are wide and strong;
  • in a ceramic container, baked goods are baked evenly and quickly;
  • the ability to bake not only in the oven, but also in the microwave;
  • such dishes are undemanding to care.

Thanks to the different configurations of the bakeware, you can give your product almost any look.

The baking dish can be in the form:

• square;
• circle (square and round containers are most often used for biscuit);
• figures (figured baking dishes can be made of different materials, most often it is silicone, you can bake anything in such a container);
• in the form of a number (this, one might say, is an innovation among baking containers, a very interesting option, for example, when a child turns 1 year old, you can bake a cake in the form of a number "one").

Sliding containers are popular. They are one of the most commonly used and can be round, square, rectangular, heart-shaped, round with slots. The geometric shape can be any, it all depends on what configuration you want to give the baked goods.

It is also worth noting that bakeware without bottom available on sale... They can look different, have different diameters, but it has no bottom. You just need to put parchment paper on a baking sheet, put a mold on top of it and only then pour the dough.

It is very important to choose a good and high quality cake baking dish. In the process of making a cake, not only the correct recipe and its execution are important, the form in which the finished dough will be baked is also important. The final result is 70% dependent on the baking container.

So, when choosing a container, you need to be guided by the following criteria.

• Material, from which the container is made, is of the greatest importance when choosing. Earlier in the article, we have already discussed in detail all possible options.Therefore, before buying, you need to carefully study all the pros and cons, positive and negative points, and only then stop your choice on one of the materials.
• Height and volume. These technical characteristics, that is, the dimensions of the container, must also be taken into account. It depends on them how high and large in diameter the future cake will be.
• Manufacturer. Given the high demand for bakeware, it is not surprising that there is a wide selection and assortment from various manufacturers. Choose cookware from the most famous and well-established brand.

Pay attention to the cost. Remember: sturdy, reliable and quality baking dish will never be cheap. In this case, it is better not to save.

For information on how to correctly choose a baking dish, see the next video.