• Learn More About Bakeware

    Bakeware is the term for the baking equipment you use in the oven to bake your favorite baked goods and pastries. Made from various materials like metal and glass, all bakeware dishes are designed to bake different kinds of goodies, from savory quiches to fudgy brownies.

    Shops on Etsy offer many types of bakeware for novice bakers and gourmet chefs alike. You may opt for bakeware sets to cover all the baking basics. Get your oven mitts on these popular baking vessels and tools for all your baking needs:


    • Muffin tins: Etsy sellers offer various sized tins to bake mini muffins or jumbo cupcakes. You’ll find tins with decorative designs or non-stick coatings for easy removal.
    • Cookie sheets: Cool a fresh batch of cookies baked to chewy perfection on a well-crafted cookie sheet.
    • Loaf pans: From sourdough to banana bread, you’ll “knead” a hassle-free loaf pan from an Etsy shop to perfect all kinds of loaves. There are vintage and modern styles in various materials and sizes.
    • Cake pans: Whether you want to make a three-tiered wedding cake or a classic sheet cake, there are cake pans in many shapes and sizes, from basic circles to dinosaur-shaped.
    • Pie plates: From small apple tarts to family-sized pumpkin pies, there are pie plates suited to all your pie goals, and many are beautifully designed for display.
    • Baking dish: These versatile dishes are useful for baking a range of meals and desserts, from casseroles to date squares. They’re often made from glass or metal in rectangular or round shapes in various sizes.
    • Pizza stone: Bring the pizzeria home. Whether you're a thin or thick crust lover, a pizza stone will bake your homemade ‘za just how you like it.
    • Bundt pan: A bundt pan molds your bundt cakes into the perfect shape and is designed to bake this specific type of cake properly.
    • Baking mats: Often made from silicone, baking mats are thin sheets that transform any baking pan into a non-stick solution. Your beloved cookies will slide off the tray with ease and clean up will be a breeze.
    • Mixing bowls: You can’t place your finished dough in your bakeware without first whipping it up in a mixing bowl. Prep your ingredients with mixing bowls in various sizes and materials.

    Different materials offer unique baking properties, durabilities, and overall looks. There may be greater benefits from one to another but in the end, the material you choose depends on personal preference and what you’re baking.


    • Silicone bakeware: As the lightest weight, easy-to-use bakeware on the market, there’s no surprise this modern material has grown very popular, especially with young bakers.
    • Ceramic bakeware: Ceramic is beautiful and beneficial for baking all kinds of dishes and sweet treats. Ceramic bakeware comes in many styles and colors and is commonly handmade.
    • Stainless steel bakeware: A baker’s dream, stainless steel has high heat retention, is corrosion-resistant, and is extremely durable.
    • Glass bakeware: Glass is a classic that cleans easily, is non-reactive, and provides even heat distribution—however, it’s not recommended for extremely high temperatures.
    • Stoneware bakeware: With its natural, minimalist aesthetic, stoneware will beautify a kitchen shelf as well as a batch of dessert squares. Stoneware is robust and provides top-quality baking results.
    • Cast iron bakeware: Known for its excellent heat retention and durability, cast iron bakeware has been assisting bakers for years.

    Yes, personalized bakeware in particular is a common housewarming gift and wedding gift that will spruce up anyone’s kitchen. Custom bakeware is a special gift, and many Etsy artisans personalize various items with engravings of text or images. For instance, you can have a monogram engraved on a custom pizza paddle or the family crest etched onto a glass baking dish. You’ll brighten the recipient’s day and their kitchen and dining decor with artistic, personalized bakeware.

    When buying bakeware from a shop on Etsy, consider these helpful tips before you whip up a layer cake or apple strudel:


    1. Consider what you bake most frequently and what kind of tool will make it easy to give you the results you want (because you can’t bake a bundt cake without a bundt pan).
    2. Invest in bakeware made from durable materials that will withstand oven temperatures and frequent use if you plan on using it often.
    3. Check the size. Be sure the dish is the right size for the quantity of food it needs to hold and bake. You’ll also want to guarantee the bakeware fits inside your oven and your storage space.
    4. All for one and one for all—check out bakeware with lids so you can bake your goodies and store them in the same container afterwards.
    5. If saving time and effort is important to you, look for bakeware that has a non-stick coating, easy-to-clean features, and is dishwasher safe.