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Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Freezer safe
10 year warranty
Money-back guarantee
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8.5 in
Nonstick
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Best Non-Toxic Cake Pans
We vetted cake pans against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
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Here's what we look for:
- Materials like stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic, and glass (never plastic)
- 100% PFAS-free nonstick coatings, with ceramic tested for heavy metals
- Aluminum only if it’s hard anodized, ceramic-coated, or safely encased in stainless
- Full material transparency from brands we trust
Best Non-Toxic Cake Pans
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Free From
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Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Round
8 in
Nonstick
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WELPRCertifications
Free From
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Recycled materials
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
1 year warranty
Round
9 in
Nonstick
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Free From
Highlights
Made in USA
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Freezer safe
5 year warranty
Square
8 in
Nonstick
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Lifetime warranty
Square
8 in
Nonstick
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Made in USA
Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
Round
9.0 in
Nonstick
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
EU safety standards
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Lifetime warranty
Square
8 in
Nonstick
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Made in USA
Recycled materials
Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
Bundt
12 in
Nonstick
Certifications
Free From
Highlights
Made in EU
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Freezer safe
10 year warranty
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13 in
How to Swap to Non-Toxic cake pans:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic cake pans:
What to know about cake pans
The material your cake pan is made of matters because it's in direct contact with food at high temperatures for extended periods. Heat can cause certain materials to leach into what you're baking, so the construction and coating of your pan are worth paying attention to.
- Welpr prioritizes non-reactive materials like stainless steel, cast iron, glass, ceramic, and stoneware that won't release unwanted substances into food during baking.
- Nonstick coatings are common on cake pans and deserve a closer look — many contain PFAS, a large family of synthetic chemicals used to create slick surfaces.
Check the cake pans you already own
Look at the materials and coatings on your current cake pans. Flip them over or check the original packaging or product listing for details on what they're made of.
- If your pan has a dark nonstick coating, check whether the brand confirms it is PFAS-free — not just PTFE-free, since PFAS includes thousands of other chemicals beyond Teflon.
- Pans made of plain aluminum (uncoated, not hard-anodized) or those with chipping or peeling coatings are good candidates to replace first.
Use your current cake pans more safely
If you're not ready to replace your cake pans right away, a few simple adjustments can reduce direct contact between food and the pan surface.
- Line your pan with unbleached parchment paper to create a barrier between the batter and the pan's coating or surface.
- Avoid using metal utensils or abrasive scrubbers on nonstick pans — scratches and chips expose the layers underneath and can release coating particles into food.
Choose cleaner replacements
When you're ready for a new cake pan, look for options made from stainless steel, glass, cast iron, stoneware, or ceramic that has been tested free of lead and cadmium. These materials are non-reactive and hold up well at baking temperatures.
- If you prefer nonstick, choose a ceramic-coated pan from a brand that confirms it is fully PFAS-free and tested for heavy metals — vague claims like "green" or "eco-friendly" don't guarantee clean materials.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved cake pans.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...