Making bakery-quality sandwich breads and pound cakes at home isn't hard. You ju…

Ramekins have had the same classic shape for centuries. But is traditional best?

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Are gold-colored pans the new gold standard?

Do biscuit cutters really matter?

Have you ever ruined a cheesecake? We’ve been there, too. But never again: We t…

What’s the best roasting rack?

Does the color of the pan you use affect the color of your cake? Yes, and it aff…

Think your choice in cookie sheets doesn’t matter? Think again. Most of the ones…

Tapered or straight, with handles or without, made from silicone, metal, or wood…

Handling cakes can be tricky. Can one of these cake lifters make it easier?

Take your cake on the road and a frosting-smeared trunk (or lap) is guaranteed.…

We brought in professionals and novices to see if this plastic pouch made quick …

These gadgets promise to help roll out an even crust—do they work?

A square cake pan is a kitchen essential, but should you buy a glass, nonstick, …

Can the mini version of our favorite muffin tin produce mighty results? 

A tube pan may not seem like essential baking equipment—until you try making ang…

For cookies and tuiles, silicone baking mats are as good as parchment—and someti…

Are flashy, innovative peels better than basic models?

For making crisp-looking tarts, pans with a sharper, fluted design have the edge…

Our testing proved that all Bundt pans are not created equal.

We tested three wire racks priced from $7.99 to $12.95, focusing on models that …

We tested five 3-quart glass baking dishes, using them to make sheet cake and la…

A rimmed baking sheet is essential for sheet cakes and handy for cookies. But if…

Mini loaf pans make it a snap to churn out petite breads and cakes for homemade …

With more popover pans available on the market, we wanted to see how our old fav…

A baker's couche keeps bread dough’s shape intact and its surface uniformly dry …