The terms cake tins and cake pans are very often used interchangeably. In fact a cake tin is the decorative container used to put the cake in after it is baked and a cake pan is used to cook the batter in. Many companies make and/or sell them both.
There are several companies that make cake tins and cake pans as well as supplies, cook books and some even offer cooking classes. Some of the largest and best known:
Nordic Ware began operations in 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota as a family-owned American Company and remains so today. They offer products made of non-stick cast-aluminum that carry a lifetime warranty. Nordic Ware proudly states that it prides itself on making long-lasting products. In the more than 60 years of operation it has become well known for their Bundt Pan. It is estimated that there are more than 60 million Bundt pans in homes and businesses in America at present with more being sold every day. Bundt pans are so well known that during his term as Governor Tim Pawlenty proclaimed Wednesday November 15, 2006 as Bundt Day in Minnesota.
Wilton is the older of the two. It has been in operation for over 80 years and proclaims itself as the industry leader for all things related to cake making. They offer a vast array cookware, decorating supplies and classes for the baker. Many of their pans are cast aluminum non-stick which they proudly advertise are made in the USA.
Wilton products can be found in most places that sell cake supplies and in some bakeries.
Holiday Tins and Containers is located in Bellaire, Texas and is an online source for multi-purpose tins for cakes, cookies, nuts and popcorn ranging in size from. Their products range in size up to 6.5 Gallon. They also offer customizing of their products.
Independent Can Company is a family owned and operated business founded in 1929. The first can was used for hold lard for a meat packing plant. It Originated in Baltimore, Maryland. However, through acquisitions they now have operations in several locations. It now produces a large selection of metal cans and tins for both consumables and non-edible items. Decorative tins began being produced in 1993
Blue Shoots LTD is a family-owned online business based in London, England that sells very high quality cookware known throughout the world. They are noted for anodized bakeware. Their silicone products are popular because of their non-stick odor-free properties and they are dishwasher safe. The silver anodized bakeware is a very popular commercial choice because of its ability to evenly distribute heat for cooking and it is non-stick.
Other supplier lines that they carry are:
Analon Bakers Pride Chicago Metalic
Eddingtons Farington James Oliver
LeCreuset Masterclass Mermaid
Silverwood Stellar Tefal
Viners
They also carry accessories such as cooling racks, rolling pins, icing sets, cake testers, pastry brushes and Yorkshire Pudding Pans.
Williams-Sonoma Bakeware Is commercial quality bakeware and accessories that are made in the USA.
HSN is a popular televised shopping show that promotes cookware for famous chefs such as Wolfgang Puck and others.
