Best round cake pans according to redditors

I do this (not to a professional standard but pretty cool) using a set of plastic rings. Much easier!

Posted below, but here’s the parts and some references pics

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5" Aluminum Cake Pan

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6Qt and the 7x3 Fat Daddio

>It didn’t turn out perfectly flat, but man it was delicious. Topped it with the Instant Pot Dulce du Leche.

On that note, if you don't mind spending an extra buck per cheesecake, they sell fancy cardboard trays like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Tebery-10-inch-Premium-Cardboard-Scalloped/dp/B07LD5JFPF

I use a 6" Fat Daddio cheesecake pan in my IP (edit: I see you use the 7" model, nice!), the one with the removable bottom: (soooooo much easier for cake removal!)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012Q5QQ4

I make a lot of cheesecakes for people's birthday's & stuff; with IP compotes like blueberry or cherry, or roasted strawberries, or Samoa cheesecakes, etc., you don't really have to worry about it being perfectly flat because the extra goodies will cover the top! Plus the cardboard bottoms let you pop the cheesecake on it, decorate it, and have toppings fall off the side without making a mess everywhere. That way there's enough room for topping spillage, cutting, and removal, plus it's easier to carry to work or the dinner table or wherever!

This one - a 7" Fat Daddio: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012Q32JM

It's so nice that you want to do this for your wife! Does she like to do cupcakes/cakes? Do you know what equipment she has?

For tips, I would recommend a nice set from Ateco. You can buy a less expensive version by Wilton, but I feel like their tips warp/bend way too easily. I have the 55 piece, but there is also a 14 piece version available:

https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-55-Piece-Stainless-Decorating-Storage/dp/B0000DE12F/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492868478&sr=8-2&keywords=ateco+tips

https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-14-Piece-Cake-Decorating-Set/dp/B000BVFYTA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492868478&sr=8-5&keywords=ateco+tips

I (again) prefer Ateco's piping bags, but Wilton will also work fine. Wilton bags have split on me before, but I am also a semi-professional and very picky. :D I also prefer the smaller 12-in bags in general, because I can control the flow a lot easier.

https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-DISPOSABLE-PASTRY-BAGS/dp/B01EXHJCTA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1492868619&sr=8-6&keywords=piping+bags

https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Disposable-16-Inch-Decorating-Bags/dp/B00175TFJ4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492868619&sr=8-5&keywords=piping+bags

She might like using these bag ties. Much easier than a rubber band.

https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-417-173-Icing-Bag-Ties/dp/B000PBZHOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492868890&sr=8-1&keywords=wilton+bands

For cake pans, I like Fat Daddio. They're relatively inexpensive and bake evenly.

https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Daddios-Anodized-Aluminum-Inches/dp/B0000VLIH8/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1492868964&sr=1-3&keywords=cake+pan+fat+daddio

I'm not a super big fan of cupcakes, but I got my pans from Sur La Table, but there are definitely cheaper options on Amazon.

Some other general tools that are helpful are straight/offset spatulas in different sizes (Wilton, OXO, Ateco all make them), cookie scoops if she's into cookies (OXO makes very sturdy ones that have lasted nearly 10 years for me). I would also get her a kitchen scale or measuring cups spoons, parchment paper, cooling racks, cake tester/toothpicks.

It's called an Eclipse Cake Mold. Here's one.

With one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I0TWJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wvJSDb9VBAGBE

As for "accessories" I might recommend, whether you buy them or find them around the house or at various kinds of stores (including thrift stores), some kind of "steam basket" would be good.

The metal-rack "trivet" (riser) that comes with the unit is good for larger solid foods you might ever want to cook above the boiling liquid in the bottom and only up in the steam (e.g., perhaps whole potatoes/yams, eggs for hard boiling, chicken pieces, etc...although those can all be put right in the bottom too).
It's also good for putting other bowls, plates, containers on top of to lift those out of the bottom when needed. That might be to cook foods "PiP" (pot in pot, pan in pot) too which can have other advantages.
https://www.reddit.com/r/instantpot/comments/6mrkek/do_you_need_a_cake_setting_to_make_cake/dk50ww1
https://www.google.com/images?q=Instant+Pot+PiP+"pot+in+pot”

It can be good to have a stand-alone "steamer basket" that has smaller holes than the metal rack (and often handle/s, feet, etc), for things like peas and smaller items to keep them from falling through if you want to cook those in the steam.
But you can also use those bowls/mesh baskets/etc on top of the metal rack trivet (or any other "risers") to hold things like that so they won't fall through. Some people just use the regular metal "petal" type steaming baskets but I find those harder to clean and many have a post up the middle which can get in the way, so the one I use (when I use one) is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Trudeau-Silicone-Vegetable-Steamer-Handles/dp/B001GBL9X4

I've also actually purchased a "Fat Daddio" pushpan (from amazon) for making things like taco pie and lasagna:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012Q32JM (this one fits well in the 6 qt models)
And I use various metal bowls/containers (even disposable aluminum ones) from my cabinets or occasionally purchased for the PiP method, etc.

Re recipes that can be "prepped" at once then frozen for later in batches, some people do that, or they may just freeze one or more "leftover" meats and/or whole meals for using later.
One of the Instant Pot groups at Facebook is specifically for that too, if you're interested:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1550385038606032
Or you could do searches for those kinds of recipes (prep, freezer meals, batch...or "dump" recipes as well perhaps) in the largest group Instant Pot Community too...here's one search:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/InstantPotCommunity/search/?query=freezer%20meals

Cake belt! you soak the belt in water and it gives the tin more insulation from the oven for more even cooking.

Bain-marie technique also for more even cooking. Also sounds like your oven was too hot, so an oven thermometer will probably help to see the real temp.

Looks like these

If you work in a restaurant it’d probably be easy to snag a couple

A nice idea is a really cute apron, so when she starts her baking, she will put it on and then think of you. Some other good things: a set of piping tips or these cool flower ones, turn tables they're cheap but having two can be really helpful, baking pans with a flat and tall sides, a hand mixer, or some sculpting tools. These links are Canadian but you'll still see what I am talking about. Hope this was helpful!

I use this for IP cheesecake: Fat Daddio's Anodized Aluminum Round Cheesecake Pan with Removable Bottom, 7 Inch x 3 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q32JM?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I ordered these at the same tine I ordered my trivet :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJYWF3D

And also this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012Q32JM

They work. I'm considering [this one.] (https://www.amazon.com/WINCO-HAC-082-8-Inch-Anodized-Aluminum/dp/B00C0N89YE)

Miam miam... ah tiens toi qui aimes les quiches, je sais pas si tu as deja teste les moules ventiles? Ce genre de truc: https://www.amazon.fr/Kitchen-Craft-KCMCCB100-Quiche-carbone/dp/B01H062S6K .. J'ai vu ca sur GBBO, je me suis laisse tenter, et franchement c'est vraiment efficace, meme avec un appareil tres liquide tu arrives a garder un fond bien croustillant. Pour en profiter il faut pas mettre de papier entre la pate et le moule bien sur :)

I would highly recommend Ateco as a brand to focus on. I have been using my Ateco stuff for years and have yet to replace anything from them.

I would personally avoid Wilton like the plague but I know a lot of people love the brand. I find most of their stuff to be too cheap and flimsy however. With that said, the first thing I ever got was a cake decorating kit by Wilton. I used it a bit and then switched to all Ateco all the time.

As far as stuff I would recommend here you go.

Chicago Metallic Cookie Sheet

Chicago Metallic Muffin Pan

Ateco 10 piece star tip set

Ateco 10 piece plain tip set

Ateco 55 piece decorator set

Ateco 12 piece gel color set

Fat Daddio's 6x4 cake pan (this is perfect for smaller cakes, I use it when making cakes for the missus and myself)

And then of course there is the expensive stuff like a mixer and all of that.

Hope that helps. Also, sorry about the Canadian links, I have some of that on my wishlist so it was easy to get the links that way.

I used a spray like PAM except it was olive oil instead of butter. I find when I use bottled oils or melted real butter, I also have the sticking problem

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Olive-Oil-No-Stick-Cooking-Spray-7-oz/10315915

It seemed to work well. Left no chemical aftertaste or anything.

Also, I think the anodized aluminum pan helps a lot with that

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013306JI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the link to the pan I used as well.. If you buy it, make sure you DONT buy from any of the sellers except MMP Living. I went through 4 other sellers and got fraudulent pans which were wrecked inside of a week. They all sell crappy Chinese knockoffs. Check the comments section on the site and you'll see the complaints.

The six inch Fat Daddio pushbottom round is perfect.
Fat Daddio's PRD-63 Round Cake Pan, 6 x 3 Inch, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000VLIH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AXERDbR2CJPQS

Flower Cake Bundtlette Pan For Use With 3,5,6 AND 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker And Oven baking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRY6P5J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZRERDbQTSBCY6.

7 inch Bundt Pan for Instant Pot Kugelhopf Mold Flute Baking Pans Flan Pan Nonstick 1 Quart Cake Moulds Gold https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078RGD9JT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yYERDbR33N2TX

I've made cheesecake that came out perfect in mine. I got one of these. I made the cake and then threw the whole pan in the fridge overnight with tinfoil over it and a plate underneath. The next day it pushed right out and it was as firm as you'd expect cheesecake to be.

Wilton 6 inch Easy Layer Pans (set of 5)

The pans are amazing!!

these maybe? https://www.amazon.com/X-Haibei-Gelatin-Shallow-Muffin-Silicone/dp/B01MEBTIBK

I have this one . It’s a cheesecake pan so I cover the bottom with a sheet of foil so it doesn’t leak. I’ve also used these disposable ones

The crust will be soft, the cheesecake part will be fine. Eat it anyway. I'm getting one of those new silicon waterbath protector things for Christmas. Sometimes even pans I've wrapped 5 freaking times will leak.

Thank you!

I bought the fat Daddio celebration set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L9CQV2O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PkdYCb6K3CV00

What I really like about the set is that it only needs half the batter of my usual cake baking, or the same amount as one dozen cupcakes. 😊

you gotta get the perfect cheesecake bakeware! Helps with cracking!

Perfect Cheesecake Water Bath Pan/ Silicone/ For 9" Springform Pan/ Leakproof Cake Pan Bakeware (Pink) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DC37SZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZXeUAbAXNJA70

Deep dish, you say?

You want this pan

And this recipe

Trust me, and you're welcome.

anyone use or see any issues with using anodized aluminum baking pans as fry pans on a canister or alcohol stove? like this

Hey, I was actually asking about the pans you originally mentioned. The Fat Daddio ones.

Do they leak out of you use a more liquid batter when baking cakes? Asking, bc the reviews only talk about baking cheesecakes in them as well. They are also marketed as cheesecakes pans (at least on amazon they are.)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000I0TWJ2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1464480819&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=checkerboard+cake+pan

This checkerboard cake pan on your wishlist https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000I0TWJ2/?coliid=I1RNWNDKCEU5YM&colid=3UOYHBWWUNC5S&psc=1&ref_=lv_vv_lig_dp_it

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Ahhh, sorry about that!! The Fat Daddio pans that I use are actually cake pans. If their cheesecake pans are anything like their cake pans, you'll get a beautiful bake. Sorry I can't be of more help though!

Amazing. Thanks!
Like this?
https://www.amazon.ca/Wilton-Decorator-Preferred-Round-3-Inch/dp/B00004S7YS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1540688358&sr=8-8&keywords=cake+pan