Silicone baking products have their pro’s and con’s. Let’s start with what is great about silicone:
Firstly and possibly most importantly, it is quick and easy to clean up because it is dishwasher safe, unlike many metal or glass baking dishes. If you’re using silicone to bake a cake, forget about buttering and flouring your silicone pan. And if you’re baking cupcakes or muffins, there’s no need to use paper liners – the silicone makes it so that the cakes and breads don’t stick. This is not only great for cleanup, but it also makes for very easy removal from the pans. Overall, silicone baking products are eco-friendly, reusable, lightweight, and easy to store, which is so much more convenient than other bulky metal dishes.
Now for what’s not so great about silicone:
If you are using silicone when baking, your cakes and breads can take longer to bake than if using metal or glass bakeware. While you’ll have no trouble removing your cake from the pan, removing the pan from the oven can be a bit difficult because the silicone becomes a bit wobbly when heated. You also must be very careful if using sharp knives or scissors to loosen the cake from the pan, because silicone can break or tear easily.
Here’s a list of the 15 best silicone baking products and what makes them great:
Wilton Easy Flex Silicone Baking Cups
- Assortment of different colors and shapes
- Reusable
- Dishwasher safe and heatproof
Wilton Easy Flex Silicone 8-Inch Square Pan
- Easy storage
- Oven, freezer, dishwasher, and microwave safe
Wilton Bite-Size Brownie Squares
- Makes bite-size brownies
- Dishwasher safe
- May need to use cooking spray before using
Wilton Easy Flex Silicone 10-Inch by 15-Inch Mat
- Fits on average-sized cookie sheet
- Non-stick
- Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe
Wilton Easy Flex Silicone 6-Cup Muffin Pan
- Flexible
- Will not stain
- Easy storage
- Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe
Wilton Easy Flex Silicone 9-Inch by 5-Inch Loaf Pan
- Easy storage
- Resists odor and stains
- Easy storage
- Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe
Wilton Easy Flex Silicone Spatula 3-Piece Set
- Non-stick
- Easy storage
Silicone Solutions 12-Cup Mini Muffin Pans
- Heat resistant
- Made from FDA food grade silicone
- Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe
Lekue Silicone Deep Fluted Pan
- Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe
- Bakes evenly
Wilton Easy Flex Silicone 9-Inch Round Pan
- Flexible
- Easy storage
- Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe
Wilton Silicone Pastel Standard Baking Cups
- Assortment of different pastel colors and shapes
- Reusable
- Dishwasher safe
Norpro Silicone Pie Crust Shield
- Ideal for large 10-inch pies
- Heatproof
- Dishwasher safe
Silicone Solutions 6-Piece Bread Baking Set
- Non-stick
- Handles
- Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe
- Includes 2 muffin pans, 2 loaf pans, 1 medium spatula, and 1 small spatula
SiliconeZone Bundt Pan
- Made of FDA food grade silicone
- Even cooking, non-stick
- Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe
Silicone Solutions 9 x 9-Inch Square Cake Pans
- Heat resistant
- Even cooking
- Freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe
