Nordic Ware
Angel Food Pan
Best choice for bakers seeking perfectly airy, high-rising angel food cakes.
Achieve the perfect rise every time with this classic Angel Food Pan from Nordicware. Crafted from natural, uncoated aluminum, this pan is designed to allow your batter to climb the walls, ensuring maximum height and airy texture for your cakes. The traditional round design includes raised feet, which facilitate efficient cooling when the pan is inverted after baking. For easy removal and serving, the pan features a convenient two-piece construction with a removable bottom insert, covering every essential detail for successful angel food baking.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
17
/ 1295
#17 in Cake Pans & Molds
Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
Material
Natural uncoated aluminum
/ Natural uncoated aluminum
Who it's for
- Bakers aiming for maximum height and airy cake texture
- Home cooks needing to unmold delicate cakes without damage
- Pastry enthusiasts requiring proper cooling for foam-based cakes
Who should skip it
- Busy bakers who prefer low-maintenance, easy-to-clean equipment
- Minimalists seeking multi-purpose pans for various baked goods
- Convenience seekers who rely exclusively on dishwasher cleaning
Performance breakdown
Rise performance
Uncoated aluminum surface allows batter to grip and climb for height.
Release ease
Two-piece design makes removing delicate cakes simple and stress-free.
Cooling efficiency
Integrated feet provide perfect airflow when inverting the pan.
Heat conductivity
Heavy-gauge aluminum ensures even baking across the entire cake.
Maintenance effort
Hand washing is required to preserve the natural aluminum finish.
Build durability
Commercial-grade construction built to last through generations of baking.
Key Specs
Material
Natural uncoated aluminum
Set Size
2 Piece
Shape
Round
Coating
Not non-stick
Model Number
54901
Dishwasher Safe
No
Removable Bottom
Yes
PFOA Free
No
Features
- Allows cake to climb walls for maximum height
- Raised feet enable efficient inverted cooling
- Removable bottom insert for easy release
- Classic design optimized for angel food cakes
- Two-piece set for convenient handling
- Natural aluminum construction
What customers say
Bakers view the Nordicware Angel Food Pan as the gold standard due to its exceptional quality and consistent performance. The heavy gauge uncoated aluminum ensures perfect heat distribution, allowing delicate batter to grip the sides for maximum height and airiness. A key design feature is the sturdy integrated feet, which enable immediate inversion for proper cooling without collapse. Reviewers frequently cite the pan's decades long durability, confirming its status as a worthwhile lifetime investment. While cleaning requires effort because the pan is intentionally uncoated for optimal results, users agree the superior, guaranteed success with angel food and chiffon cakes justifies the purchase. This pan is considered essential equipment by serious baking enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
Angel food cake needs to grip the sides of the pan to climb and achieve its signature height. A non-stick coating would prevent the batter from clinging to the walls, resulting in a dense or collapsed cake.
The two-piece design is essential here. Once the cake has cooled completely, run a thin knife or offset spatula around the inner and outer edges, then push up on the removable bottom insert to release the cake cleanly.
Angel food cakes must be cooled upside down to prevent them from collapsing under their own weight. The raised feet allow for proper airflow underneath the inverted pan, ensuring the cake stays light and airy while it sets.
No, this pan is not dishwasher safe. We recommend hand washing with warm, soapy water to maintain the integrity of the natural aluminum and prevent oxidation or discoloration.
No, you should not grease or flour the pan. The batter needs to adhere to the uncoated aluminum surface to rise properly; greasing the pan will cause the cake to slide down as it bakes.
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