Wonderful tube pan from Nordic ware!
This Minnesota-made pan is top-notch! It is light, not flimsy, (as one reviewer said) and is made of perfectly formed anodized aluminum. If you are familiar with Fat Daddio pans, I'd say that the weight of this Nordic Ware is similar, but maybe a bit heavier. When I opened the box, my first impression was "retro." It sort of looks like a pan your grandma would have owned, minus the color. Not that color matters for a baking pan, but I do like the matt (ish) green color a lot, and it has a slightly roughed-up texture. (nice grip). This pan stands out as unique. I made a Cook's Illustrated Coffee Cake recipe in the pan and noticed the sides rose rather quickly at 350 degrees, so I plan on lowering the temperature to 325 next time. That said, I typically lower the temperature that a cake recipe calls for because in my experience they rise more evenly at lower temperatures. (the sides don't set as quickly...) The buttered pan didn't stick at all. In fact, the cake slid right out. Of course, DO NOT put this pan in the dishwasher!! It's super easy to wash by hand. I highly recommend this pan. I'll be purchasing one for each of my daughters. Read more
