The deciding specification is the published cup count and the pan material, which set how many muffins you bake at once and how the pan releases them.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
Compared five muffin pans from Amazon Basics, Bake Choice, Wilton, GoodCook, CAKETIME, Vinino and USA Pan, using only the dimensions, weights and features each manufacturer publishes.
Two 12 cup pans, 24 cups total, oven safe to 428 F.
Two 12 cup pans plus 100 liners, oven safe to 450 F.
12 cup pan, oven safe to 450 F, dishwasher safe.
12 cup steel pan, dishwasher safe, 0.95 pounds.
12 cup silicone pan, 0.48 pounds, rated -104 F to 446 F.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics Nonstick Muffin Pan | Amazon Basics | 13.9x10.55x1.22" | 1.85 lb | Two Pan Set |
| Bake Choice 2 Muffin Pan for Baking | Bake Choice | Standard | 1.74 lb | With Liners |
| Wilton Gold Non-Stick Muffin Pan | Wilton | Standart: 10.5 x 15 x 2 in. 12-cup pan | 1.27 lb | Dishwasher Safe |
| GoodCook Everyday Nonstick Steel Muffin Pan | GoodCook | 12 Cups | 0.95 lb | Everyday Steel |
| 12 Cups Silicone Muffin Pans for Baking Cupcake Pan ... | CAKETIME | 12-Cup Regular | 0.48 lb | Silicone |
Two 12 cup pans, 24 cups total, oven safe to 428 F.
Two 12 cup pans plus 100 liners, oven safe to 450 F.
12 cup pan, oven safe to 450 F, dishwasher safe.
12 cup steel pan, dishwasher safe, 0.95 pounds.
12 cup silicone pan, 0.48 pounds, rated -104 F to 446 F.
Five pans carry the most published detail. Amazon Basics lists a set of two 12 cup pans, each 13.9 by 10.55 by 1.22 inches and oven safe to 428 F. Bake Choice lists two 12 cup pans with 100 liners and a 450 F limit. Wilton publishes a 12 cup pan oven safe to 450 F. GoodCook lists a 12 cup steel pan at 15.3 by 10.75 by 1.2 inches. CAKETIME lists a 12 cup silicone pan at 0.48 pounds, the lightest of the five.
“Cup count and material decide the pan before anything else.”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
Every pan here is a 12 cup pan except where a maker sells a set of two. Amazon Basics and Bake Choice each publish a set of two 12 cup pans, so 24 cups total. Wilton, GoodCook and CAKETIME each publish a single 12 cup pan. The cup count is the same across the five, so the differences sit in material, weight and the stated oven limit.
On weight, CAKETIME publishes 0.48 pounds, the lightest of the five. GoodCook publishes 0.95 pounds, Wilton 1.27 pounds, Amazon Basics 1.85 pounds and USA Pan 3.8 pounds, the heaviest. On oven limits, Bake Choice, Wilton and USA Pan state 450 F, Amazon Basics states 428 F, and GoodCook publishes no figure at all.
| Specification | Amazon Basics | Bake Choice | Wilton | GoodCook | CAKETIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published cup count | 12 per pan, set of 2 | 12 per pan, set of 2 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Material | Steel | Carbon steel | Steel, nonstick | Steel | Silicone |
| Published weight | 1.85 lb | 1.74 lb | 1.27 lb | 0.95 lb | 0.48 lb |
| Stated oven limit | 428 F | 450 F | 450 F | not published | -104 F to 446 F |
| Published width | 13.9 in | 1.97 in | 10.57 in | 6.3 in | 2.76 in |
| Published depth | 10.55 in | 13.8 in | 1.45 in | 4.45 in | 1.1 in |
| Published height | 1.22 in | 10.4 in | 15.04 in | 1.42 in | 1.1 in |
| Dishwasher safe | Hand wash recommended | Hand wash recommended | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The table does not tell you how any pan bakes. It records what each maker publishes and nothing more. Cup depth is given for only two pans, CAKETIME at 1.1 inches and USA Pan at 1.38 inches, so the well shape of the other three cannot be compared from the sheet. Where a cell reads not published, the maker states no figure.
Amazon Basics, Bake Choice, Wilton, GoodCook and USA Pan all publish metal construction. Amazon Basics states heavy weight steel. Bake Choice states high grade carbon steel. Wilton states a nonstick gold coating made without PFAS. GoodCook states heavy duty gauge steel. USA Pan states aluminized steel, a mix of steel and aluminum. Metal pans hold their shape without a support tray.
Weight separates the metal pans. GoodCook publishes 0.95 pounds, Wilton 1.27 pounds, Bake Choice 1.74 pounds, Amazon Basics 1.85 pounds and USA Pan 3.8 pounds. USA Pan publishes the heaviest figure of the five, and it is a set of two pans, so the published weight covers both. The maker does not break the figure down per pan.
CAKETIME publishes a silicone pan at 0.48 pounds, the lightest of the five. The maker states the pan is flexible and advises placing it on a metal tray or cookie sheet before filling. The maker also publishes a cup diameter top of 2.75 inches and a cup depth of 1.1 inches. Vinino publishes a silicone pan with a metal reinforced frame, which the maker states keeps its shape during baking.
Both silicone makers state a temperature range of -104 F to 446 F. CAKETIME states the pan is safe for oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Vinino states the same range and adds oven, microwave and freezer use. Neither maker publishes a cup depth for the Vinino pan, so the two silicone wells cannot be compared on that figure.
Bake Choice, Wilton and USA Pan each state an oven limit of 450 F. Amazon Basics states 428 F, which is 22 degrees lower than the 450 F figure. CAKETIME and Vinino state a range from -104 F to 446 F. GoodCook publishes no oven temperature limit, so no figure can be given. A stated limit is a rating, not a record of use, and the maker’s instruction should be followed.
The gap between 428 F and 450 F is small in number but it is the only published difference of its kind among the metal pans. If a recipe calls for a temperature above 428 F, the Amazon Basics figure is the one to check against the recipe. The other metal pans state 450 F or publish nothing.
Wilton states the pan is dishwasher safe and also recommends warm, soapy water for best results. GoodCook states the pan is dishwasher safe. CAKETIME states the silicone pan is safe for the dishwasher. Amazon Basics recommends hand washing. Bake Choice recommends hand washing with mild soapy water. USA Pan recommends hot water, mild soap and a gentle scrub brush or sponge.
The care instructions differ in wording but the split is clear: Wilton, GoodCook and CAKETIME publish dishwasher safe, while Amazon Basics, Bake Choice and USA Pan publish hand wash recommendations. The maker’s stated method is the one to follow, because a coating can wear if the stated care is not kept.
Buyer who wants two pans in one order. Amazon Basics and Bake Choice each publish a set of two 12 cup pans, so 24 cups total. Amazon Basics states 428 F and hand washing. Bake Choice states 450 F, hand washing and includes 100 liners.
Buyer who wants a dishwasher safe metal pan. Wilton and GoodCook both state dishwasher safe. Wilton publishes a 12 cup pan oven safe to 450 F and made without PFAS. GoodCook publishes a 12 cup steel pan at 0.95 pounds and states no oven limit.
Buyer who wants the lightest pan. CAKETIME publishes 0.48 pounds, the lightest of the five. It is silicone, rated -104 F to 446 F, and the maker advises a metal tray underneath because the pan is flexible.
Buyer who wants a reinforced silicone pan. Vinino publishes a silicone pan with a metal reinforced frame, which the maker states keeps its shape. The maker states a -104 F to 446 F range and dishwasher safe cleaning. The maker does not publish a pan weight.
Buyer who wants the heaviest published metal pan. USA Pan publishes 3.8 pounds for a set of two 12 well pans, the heaviest figure of the five. The maker states aluminized steel, a 450 F limit and a coating made without PTFE, PFOA and BPA.
Several figures do not appear on the fact sheet, and no estimate is given for them.
Four of the five pans publish 12 cups per pan. Amazon Basics and Bake Choice each sell a set of two pans, so those sets give 24 cups total. Wilton, GoodCook and CAKETIME each publish a single 12 cup pan. The cup count is the first figure to check, because it sets how many muffins one batch fills.
Bake Choice, Wilton and USA Pan each state an oven limit of 450 degrees F. Amazon Basics states 428 degrees F. CAKETIME rates its silicone pan from -104 F to 446 F. GoodCook does not publish an oven temperature limit, so no figure can be given for that pan. Always follow the maker's stated limit.
CAKETIME publishes 0.48 pounds, the lightest of the five. GoodCook publishes 0.95 pounds. Wilton publishes 1.27 pounds. Bake Choice publishes 1.74 pounds. Amazon Basics publishes 1.85 pounds. USA Pan publishes 3.8 pounds, the heaviest of the five. Weight is published for every pan except Bake Choice, whose maker states no figure.
Wilton states its pan is dishwasher safe. GoodCook states its pan is dishwasher safe. CAKETIME states its silicone pan is safe for the dishwasher. Amazon Basics recommends hand washing. Bake Choice recommends hand washing. USA Pan recommends washing with hot water, mild soap and a gentle scrub brush or sponge. Follow the maker's stated care instructions.
CAKETIME publishes a 12 cup silicone pan at 0.48 pounds, with a cup diameter top of 2.75 inches and a cup depth of 1.1 inches. Vinino publishes a silicone pan with a metal reinforced frame. CAKETIME does not publish outer pan dimensions. Vinino publishes 14.49 by 8.58 by 1.53 inches. Both makers state a temperature range of -104 F to 446 F.
Amazon Basics sells a set of two 12 cup pans, 24 cups total. Bake Choice sells two 12 cup pans with 100 liners. USA Pan sells a set of two 12 well pans. Wilton, GoodCook and CAKETIME each publish a single pan. The set listings are the ones to check if you want two pans in one order.
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