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

Probably, it is difficult to find someone who would not like delicious fresh homemade cakes. Fragrant cake or delicate sponge cake is an integral part of the “range” of prepared dishes of each real hostess.

If earlier there could be problems with finding baking containers, then today the modern market of kitchen attributes is simply overflowing with various offers. There are special forms for baking cakes, pies and other goodies. It is about these forms and let's talk in this article, consider all sorts of forms and determine the criteria for selection.

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

For baking biscuit cake, you can use various forms. They can be from various materials.

• Cast iron. This is a heavy and thick walled container. Baking in this dish will not burn and baked evenly. It is also worth noting that the cast-iron form withstands high temperatures. The negative characteristics include a fairly large weight and a tendency to mechanical damage.
• Steel. The steel form is the most reliable, durable, does not rust, does not beat and has a high thermal conductivity. As for the drawbacks, it is worth noting the fact that baking can burn, so the surface of the mold must be pre-lubricated.
• Aluminum. Choosing a baking tank, you need to pay attention to the one that has a flat and smooth surface. To its positive sides include an affordable price, lightness, rust resistance. But aluminum dishes have drawbacks - the tendency to deformation under mechanical action, uneven heating, burning of dough.
• Tin. Such a metal container is considered one of the cheapest. But such a low price is due to a number of drawbacks - the dough burns, uneven heating, a tendency to deform, and tin also gives in to rust. Using this type of capacity, it is necessary to observe the permissible temperature readings.
• Teflon. Excellent material for dishes, very often it is this kind of baking dish that is preferred by the hostess. Teflon is resistant to heat, evenly warms up. But using such a container, you need to remember that such a surface can not be subjected to mechanical stress. That is, you should use only a wooden or silicone spatula when applying dough or removing the finished baking.
• Glass. Capacity for baking is made of fireproof, durable glass that is able to withstand very high temperatures. Glassware thick-walled, ensures uniform baking. Experts recommend the use of parchment paper when baking in it - this will minimize the possibility of burning of the cake.
• Silicone. This is a very popular material that has found application in the food industry. Silicone baking utensils are in demand among both professionals and amateurs. Material resistant to temperature extremes, deformations, various influences. Washing capacity is very quick and easy.
• Paper. This is an option for those who find it easier to throw away used dishes rather than wash them. Paper bakeware - disposable.
• Ceramics. Ceramic form has a number of advantages:
  • heat resistance;
  • air permeability;
  • tank walls are wide and durable;
  • baking in a ceramic container is baked evenly and quickly;
  • the ability to bake not only in the oven, but also in the microwave;
  • such ware is undemanding to leaving.

Due to the different configuration of bakeware, you can make almost any kind of product.

Baking dish can be in the form of:

• square;
• a circle (square and round containers are most often used for biscuit);
• figures (figured dishes for baking 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 can be said to be 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 “one” number).

Sliding tanks are popular. They are one of the most frequently used and can be round, square, rectangular, heart-shaped, round with cuts. The geometric shape can be any, it all depends on what configuration you want to give to baking.

Also worth noting is that commercially available baking plates without bottom. They may look different, have different diameters, but it has no bottom. You just need to put parchment paper on a baking sheet, put a form on top of it and only then, pour the dough.

Choose a good and high-quality dishes for baking cakes - this is very important. In the process of making a cake, not only the correct recipe and its execution are important, the shape in which the finished dough will be baked is also important. The final result is 70% dependent on the capacity for baking.

So, choosing the capacity, you need to be guided by the following criteria.

• Materialwhich container is made of, is most important when choosing. Earlier in the article we have already analyzed all possible options in detail. Therefore, before buying you need to carefully examine the pros and cons, positive and negative points, and only then opt for one of the materials.
• Height and volume. These specifications, that is, the dimensions of the tank, must also be considered. It depends on them how high and large in diameter the future cake will be.
• Manufacturer. Given the large demand for baking dish, it is not surprising that there is a wide selection and range from various manufacturers. Choose the dishes of the most well-known and well-proven brand.

Pay attention to the cost. Remember: a strong, reliable and high-quality baking container 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 following video.