AirBake Nonstick Cake Pan with Cover, 13 x 9 in

Another Update: It's been a year and a half of heavy use and the non-stick coating has started to come off. I don't blame the manufacturer. I've taken this non-stick airbake cake pan to so many potlucks and bake sales where it probably came under less than gentle handling that I feel I got my money's worth. I'm back to purchase another but this time may try the "Natural" coating although it doesn't seem to have as many rave reviews.Update: This is an excellent, excellent pan for baking desserts. I recently took brownies baked in this pan to a potluck and people went nuts over it. They were the same box mix brownies from Costco I had always made but in this pan they weren't crusty and dried up but just fudgy and rich and chewy. I never knew pans made such a difference!Original review: I really like this AirBake Nonstick Cake pan with cover. The cover is so convenient to have instead of trying to cover half eaten tray of cinnamon roll or coffee cake with plastic wrap. I just made a sour cream coffee cake with blueberries in this and it turned out wonderfully. I was thinking of baking it in my Emile Henry pan at first but this has been my go to pan for baking since I got it weeks ago because of the cover and the way things turn out nicely in it - not dry or crusty.I have yet to make lasagna or something like that in it. It's only been desserts - jello poke cake, coffee cake, etc. I will probably keep it that way as the Emile Henry clay rectangular bake pans are probably better for casserole, lasagna and the like.Btw, I should add that the lid is very interesting to take off. If you try to pry it off on the narrower ends you'll have a hard time of it. If you hold it by the long ends, it comes right off. I love that because if you're carrying it, it's usually by the two ends that are short and with this lid design you won't accidentally pop the lid off as you carry it somewhere.

In my opinion these are the best cake pans for making a moist cake. I had been using the same cake pan for years before it finally gave out on me and was on a search to find a new one. After many trial and errors, I found this one. My cakes come out very moist and perfect every time. I make cakes for my husband and his coworkers and I like that I can leave them in the pan and not have to worry about the pan getting damaged, there is no nonstick coating to worry about and I love the lid. I always use Baker's Joy and have never had any problems with sticking. The only problem that I have had was that I made a lasagna in one and took it to a relative, they left it sitting in the frig for several days and the tomato based sauce etched at the aluminum. It was both of our faults, my relative for been lazy (and nasty) and mine for putting a tomato based product into aluminum, I should have known better. I have purchased several of these over the years and I have given them as gifts, they're always loved and appreciated. I do not place these in the dishwasher, hand wash only and have never submerged them in water for any length of time but if it does get water inside of it just stand it on its corner and let it completely drain and air dry. Never use if it has water inside of it, it will steam the food instead of baking it.

I bought several of these as gifts. I gave one to each of the BBQ-ers in my family and each family get together they ALL pull out their 'favorite BBQ pan' "What was I doing without one of these????" they all say.After grilling up your favs you can place the food in this handy pan and your food stays super hot! You can pull carne asada off the grill, place in the pan, then cut into strips. No need to dirty a cutting board. It will easily fit 4 ribeyes + some grilled veggies or potatoes in one use. The metal is very sturdy and the lid snaps on and off easily using the lid tab.I have never used these pans to bake a cake and will never do so as the pan metal is not conducive to baking fluffy sweets. I would be worried the cake wouldn't bake properly and burn before it was finished- same goes for a lasagna or brownies. Stick to using glass pans, ceramic, or corningware for baking.The 4 pack makes for a great deal: keep some for you and give the others as gifts. It is a very unique gift!

I love using Airbake pans to bake the most delicious moist cake you have ever had. It’s also perfect for brownies, magic cookie bars, etc., It is just the perfect pan that prevents the bottom from getting burned, and I love baking anything with these Airbake pans. You must also use the Airbake cookie sheets too. Your cookies will never get too browned on the bottom. I’ve been using Airbake pans for many years, and have received many compliments from my cakes, cookies, brownies, lemon bars, magic cookie bars, etc., make sure you use a really good homemade frosting on your cakes- I will cheat with the cake using SuperMoist with some added vanilla and melted butter instead of oil, but, please use real buttercream frosting on top, it’s so easy to make a lemon buttercream frosting with cream cheese, or chocolate buttercream frosting, or vanilla buttercream frosting...it’s worth it! You can bask in the compliments you will receive 😊

I bought this to replace a very old pan I had that had an aluminum slide on lid that was at least 25 years old. I love this pan. I did not want a non-stick pan as they get scratched easily and I did not want the type you can buy at the big box stores with the plastic lid as they have that "coating" that starts to chip off after a while. I have used this pan a few times since purchase and I am "in love" with it. The lid fits just tight enough to not pop off and doubles as a cookie sheet. Even though it isn't non stick, I have had no issues with things sticking if I use a little non-stick cooking spray before putting food in it. It is also great for transporting as the lid fits firmly enough to stay on without letting food spill out. Great purchase for the $$$. My only regret is that I didn't order two of these pans!!