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

It is probably hard to find someone who would not like delicious fresh homemade cakes. Fragrant cake or delicate biscuit is an integral part of the “assortment” of prepared dishes of each real housewife.

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

As you know, not a single solemn event can do without a cake - a wedding, anniversary, birthday. On these holidays, cake is the highlight and the most anticipated dish.

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

• Cast iron. This is a heavy and thick-walled container. Baking in such dishes will not burn and bake 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 break and has high thermal conductivity. As for the shortcomings, it is worth noting the fact that baking can burn, so the surface of the mold must be pre-lubricated.
• Aluminum. Choosing such a container for baking, you need to pay attention to one that has a flat and smooth surface. Its positive sides include an affordable price, lightness, and rust resistance.But aluminum utensils also have drawbacks - a tendency to deform under mechanical stress, uneven heating, and 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 shortcomings - the dough burns, uneven heating, a tendency to deform, and tin lends itself to rust. Using this type of capacity, it is necessary to comply with the permissible temperature indicators.
• Teflon. Excellent material for dishes, very often it is in this form of baking that the hostesses prefer. Teflon is resistant to high temperature, evenly warms up. But using such a container, one must 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 the dough or removing the finished baking.
• Glass. The baking dish is made of refractory, durable glass that can withstand very high temperatures. The glassware is thick-walled and guarantees uniform baking. Experts recommend the use of parchment paper when baking in it - this will minimize the possibility of burning the cake.
• Silicone This is a very popular material that has found application in the food industry. Silicone baking dishes are in demand by both professionals and amateurs. The material is resistant to temperature changes, deformations, various influences. The tank is washed very quickly and simply.
• Paper. This is an option for those who find it easier to throw away used dishes than to wash them. Paper baking dishes - disposable.
• Ceramics. Ceramic form has a number of advantages:
  • heat resistance;
  • breathability;
  • the walls of the tank are wide and durable;
  • in a ceramic container, baking is uniformly and quickly baked;
  • the ability to bake not only in the oven, but also in the microwave;
  • such dishes are undemanding to care.

Due to the different configuration of the baking dish, you can give the product almost any look.

The baking dish may be in the form of:

• square;
• 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, in such a container you can bake anything, whatever);
• in the form of a figure (this, you can 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 “one” figure).

Sliding containers are popular. They are one of the most frequently 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 to baking.

It is also worth noting that baking dishes without bottom are available. They may look different, have different diameters, but she does not have a bottom. You just need to put parchment paper on a baking sheet, put a form on top of it and then pour the dough.

Choosing a good and high-quality dish for baking cakes is very important. In the process of making the cake, it’s important not only the correct recipe and its execution, but also the form in which the finished dough will be baked. The final result is 70% dependent on the baking capacity.

So, choosing a capacity, 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 already examined in detail all the possible options.Therefore, before buying, you need to carefully study the pros and cons, the positive and negative points, and only then choose one of the materials.
• Height and volume. These technical characteristics, that is, the dimensions of the tank, also need to be considered. Depends on them how tall and large in diameter the future cake will be.
• Manufacturer. Given the great demand for baking dishes, it is not surprising that there is a wide selection and assortment from various manufacturers. Choose the dishes of the most famous and well-established brand.

Pay attention to the cost. Remember: a durable, reliable and high-quality baking container will never be cheap. In this case, it is better not to save.

See how to choose the right baking dish in the next video.