Cake Pans

Nordic Ware cake pans are thoughtfully designed to deliver reliable performance, consistent results, and lasting durability.

• Even baking: Aluminum construction provides excellent heat conductivity, helping cakes, bars, brownies, and casseroles bake and brown evenly.
• Durable construction: Many of our cake pans are made from aluminum that will not rust and is built to deliver dependable performance year after year.
• Made in the USA: Many Nordic Ware cake pans are proudly manufactured in Minnesota using domestic and imported materials

Whether you’re baking a birthday cake, a batch of brownies, or a family-favorite casserole, Nordic Ware cake pans are designed to help you achieve consistent results with confidence.

Nordic Ware cake pans are made from high-quality materials that provide reliable performance and long-lasting durability.

• Aluminum cake pans: Our most common cake pan material. Aluminum is valued for its exceptional heat conductivity, helping cakes, bars, brownies, and casseroles bake and brown evenly. Nordic Ware also offers a wide variety of cake pans with a nonstick coating, made without PFAS, for easy release and cleanup.
• Carbon steel cake pans: Used in select springform and specialty pans, carbon steel provides the strength and stability needed for removable sides and latch mechanisms.
• Cast aluminum cake pans: Used in many of our specialty and celebration designs, cast aluminum creates beautifully detailed shapes and promotes even baking for consistent results.

Whether you choose an aluminum cake pan, a metal cake pan made from carbon steel, or a cast aluminum design, every Nordic Ware pan is built to deliver dependable results for years to come.

Yes, our cake pans are proudly made in the USA. Crafted with high-quality materials for even baking and long-lasting performance, these pans are trusted by home bakers and professionals alike. Whether you’re making a single-layer cake or something more elaborate, our American-made cake pans help deliver consistent, reliable results every time.

Aluminum cake pans, like those made by Nordic Ware, are known for their superior heat conductivity, which ensures even baking and helps prevent over-browning. Aluminum is also lightweight, rust-resistant, and highly durable. Steel pans, while sturdy, may not heat as evenly and can be prone to rusting over time if not cared for properly. For consistently reliable baking results, aluminum pans are often preferred by both home bakers and professionals.

Nordic Ware offers a wide selection of cake pans including our line of Naturals™ Nonstick cake pans. This product line features a nonstick coating designed for effortless cake release and hassle-free cleanup. Additionally, the nonstick coatings are PFAS-free, offering a safe and reliable baking experience – proudly made in the USA!

To maintain the appearance and performance of our cake pans, we suggest hand washing them with warm, soapy water. Dishwashers can impact the nonstick surface, so gentle hand washing is ideal.

Nordic Ware cake pans come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit everything from everyday baking to special occasions.

• Round cake pans: Available in popular sizes like 8-inch and 9-inch rounds. The 9-inch round cake pan is a classic choice for layer cakes and one of the most common cake pan sizes.
• Rectangular cake pans: Sizes range from standard 9″ x 13″ rectangle cake pans for cakes, bars, and casseroles to larger sheet cake pans for feeding a crowd.
• Square cake pans: Available in 8-inch and 9-inch sizes, ideal for brownies, bars, snack cakes, and smaller recipes.
• Springform pans: Perfect for cheesecakes, tortes, and delicate desserts that benefit from removable sides.
• Specialty cake pans: From decorative cast aluminum designs for holidays and celebrations to iconic Bundt® pans, Nordic Ware offers unique shapes for memorable bakes.

No matter the shape, every pan is designed to promote even heating and dependable results, helping your cakes, bars, casseroles, and other favorite recipes bake beautifully.

A round cake pan has straight sides and a flat bottom, producing a simple, stackable layer for classic layer cakes. A Bundt® pan has a fluted, ring-shaped design that bakes a decorative cake with no assembly or frosting required. If you’re building a layered cake, reach for a round cake pan; if you want a show-stopping cake straight out of the pan, try our Classic Sized Bundts — Nordic Ware invented the original Bundt pan in 1950, and we’ve been perfecting the design ever since.