Nordic Ware bakeware is crafted from high-quality metals chosen for reliable performance and lasting durability. Many of our bakeware products are made from aluminum, a material valued for its excellent heat conductivity, helping cookies, cakes, bars, breads, and savory recipes bake evenly. Depending on the pan and its intended use, our bakeware collection also includes nonstick and cast aluminum options. Nonstick bakeware features a nonstick coating, made without PFAS, for easy food release and cleanup, while cast aluminum bakeware is ideal for creating beautifully detailed cakes and specialty desserts. Whether you’re looking for a pan for everyday recipes or specialty bakeware for celebrations, Nordic Ware designs each pan to deliver dependable results for years to come.
Yes. Nordic Ware bakeware, including the popular Naturals™️Aluminum Bakeware line, is designed and manufactured in the USA using domestic and imported materials, and it has been that way since our factory opened in Minneapolis in the 1940s.
For best results and to preserve the nonstick surface on coated bakeware, we recommend using silicone, plastic, or wooden utensils. Metal utensils can cause scratches over time.
Yes, our baking pans are designed for oven use and can typically withstand temperatures up to 450°F. Always check product specifications, as some items may have specific temperature guidelines.
We recommend hand washing for most of our baking pans to maintain its performance and appearance. Avoid abrasive cleaners, and simply wash with warm, soapy water after each use.
These terms are often used interchangeably, but they can refer to slightly different types of bakeware. A baking sheet, or baking tray outside the United States, is typically a flat pan with a shallow rim designed for cookies, roasted vegetables, and sheet pan meals. Baking pan is the broader term that includes everything from baking sheets and cake pans to loaf pans and muffin pans, while baking tin is another common term for metal bakeware. No matter the name, each type of bakeware is designed to support different recipes and baking needs.
Nordic Ware offers a wide variety of baking pans designed for everything from everyday baking to special occasions. Our collection includes round and square cake pans, 9″ x 13″ rectangular pans, loaf pans, pie pans, muffin pans, and baking sheets in popular quarter-sheet, half-sheet, and full-sheet sizes. Whether you’re baking cookies, cakes, breads, bars, casseroles, or sheet pan meals, you’ll find baking pans in a range of shapes and sizes to suit your recipe. For exact dimensions and capacities, refer to the individual product or category page.