Best Muffin Pan (2026): Which Material and Cup Count?
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A muffin that sticks to its cup tears at the crown and loses the best part of the bake.
The pan decides more than most bakers expect: cup width, coating and heat rating all show up at the table. This best muffin pan roundup compares eight pans on listed specs, from a 6-cup jumbo tin to a 24-cup silicone sheet, so you can match cup size, material and care to your oven and your sink.
Quick picks
The USA Pan 12-well is the top pick: it lists a 450 °F rating and a 2.75-inch cup in aluminized steel. The GoodCook jumbo wins for 3.5-inch Texas muffins, the Amazon Basics set wins for 24 cups at once, and the CAKETIME silicone wins for flexible storage.
- Best for Easy Handling Wilton Gold non-stick 12-cup pan
- Best for Batch Baking Basics set of two 12-cup pans
- Best Lower-Priced Pan GoodCook everyday 12-cup pan
- Best for Jumbo Muffins GoodCook jumbo Texas muffin pan
- Best Reinforced Silicone Fimary silicone pan with metal frame
- Lightest Pan CAKETIME silicone 12-cup pan
- Best Bundle Bake Choice two-pan set with liners
How we picked
No pan was handled. The ranking comes from comparing the manufacturers’ listings: cup count, cup diameter, material, temperature rating, weight and care instructions.
Listings cannot tell you how a coating wears, whether a pan warps, or how muffins release. Several listings also contradict themselves, and those gaps are flagged in each pick.
8 listings were compared on item weight, item diameter, dimensions and material type. No product was bought or physically handled: every figure is the manufacturer's listing value, and 1 listed value that looked wrong is flagged in the text. Produced by Kitchen & Cookware Desk. Editorial responsibility: restaurantweekhawaii.com.
Muffin Pan compared
Each table lists the same few specs for every pick: cup count, material, temperature rating, weight and cup diameter.
Where a listing leaves a spec blank, the cell is empty, so compare down the column.
Match the pick to your situation
- Standard 12-cup pan, 450 °F rating Aluminized steel, 2.75-inch cups, rated to 450 °F USA Pan 12-well aluminized steel pan
- Bakery-style oversized muffins 6 cups, 3.5-inch jumbo size GoodCook jumbo Texas muffin pan
- Batch baking for a crowd Set of 2, 24 cups total Amazon Basics set of two 12-cup pans
- Flexible pan that stores flat Silicone, 7.68 oz, 1.1 inches tall CAKETIME silicone 12-cup pan
- Liners included in the box 2 pans plus 100 liners, carbon steel Bake Choice two-pan set with liners
Our picks for Muffin Pan
1. USA Pan 12-well aluminized steel pan
1 · Best Overall
Verdict: For a household that wants a standard 12-cup pan: 2.75-inch cups and a 450 °F rating in aluminized steel.
- unclear on listing Item Weight
- 2.75 inches Item Diameter
- 1.3"D x 15.75"W x 1.33"H Dimensions
- Steel Material Type
Best for Everyday muffins and cupcakes in a standard oven
Skip it if You want a dishwasher-safe pan; look at the GoodCook 12-cup.
Pros
- 450 °F rating matches the highest in the set
- 2.75-inch cups, same as the GoodCook 12-cup
- Coating listed as PTFE-, PFOA- and BPA-free
Cons
- Weight listing is an error, so heft is unknown
- The listing gives hand-wash care instructions and does not state that it is dishwasher safe.
Against the next pick: It matches the Wilton's 12 cups and exceeds its 449 °F rating by 1 °F, but the Wilton has extended handles and a dishwasher claim.
Also sold as: 6 Cup (Pack of 6) / Toaster Oven Muffin Pan / Muffin Pan, 12 Cup / Muffin Pan / Muffin Pan + Square Pan, 6 Cup (Pack of 6) / Jumbo Muffin Pan / Muffin Pan, 12 Cup (Set of 2) / Muffin Pan / Muffin Pan.
The spec sheet is the strongest in this set for a plain 12-cup pan. Cups are 2.75 inches across and 1.38 inches deep, the rating is 450 °F, and the coating is described as PTFE-, PFOA- and BPA-free.
The listing also describes a fluted surface meant to add strength and air circulation. That is a design claim, and how well it resists warping over years cannot be judged from a listing.
Trade-off: the listed weight of 1 ounce is a listing error, so the pan’s real mass is unknown. The warranty is limited lifetime, but care is hand washing with a gentle sponge, with no dishwasher claim.
Full listing specifications
| Included Components | Muffin Pan |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |
| Item Type Name | Muffin Pan |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 450 °F |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.3"D x 15.75"W x 1.33"H |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| Item Weight | 1 ounces |
| Item Diameter | 2.75 inches |
| number_of_cups | 12 |
| Size | 12 Cup |
2. Wilton Gold non-stick 12-cup pan
2 · Best for Easy Handling
Verdict: Extended handles and a dishwasher-safe claim suit bakers in bulky oven mitts; the rating is 449 °F.
- 1.3 pounds Item Weight
- not stated Item Diameter
- 1.45"D x 10.57"W x 15.04"H Dimensions
- Carbon Steel Material Type
Best for Bakers who want easy lifting and a PFAS-free coating
Skip it if You want larger cups; the GoodCook 12-cup has 2.75-inch ones.
Pros
- Extended handles listed for mitt-friendly lifting
- 1.3 lb weight is listed, unlike the USA Pan
- Dishwasher-safe claim
Cons
- 2-inch cups, 0.75 inch narrower than the USA Pan
- 449 °F rating is the lowest of the 450 °F class
Against the next pick: Its 12 cups at 1.3 lb are lighter than the Amazon Basics set of two at 1.85 lb, but it yields half the cups.
Also sold as: Standart: 10.5 x 15 x 2 in. 12-cup pan (Pack of 6).
Wilton lists extended rims for gripping with oven mitts, and the pan is 10.5 by 15 inches with 2-inch cups 1.25 inches deep. Those cups are narrower than the 2.75-inch cups on the USA Pan.
The listing says dent-resistant, warp-resistant and PFAS-free, at 1.3 lb. It also says dishwasher safe but recommends warm soapy water for best results.
Trade-off: the 2-inch cup diameter gives smaller muffins than the 2.75-inch pans.
Full listing specifications
| Included Components | Included in the package is one standard 12-cup muffin tin with dimensions of 10.5 x 15 in. (26.6 x 38.1 cm). The cavity size is 2 in. dia. x 1.25 in. (5 cm diam x 3.2 cm). |
|---|---|
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Item Type Name | Muffin Pan |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 449 °F |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.45"D x 10.57"W x 15.04"H |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| number_of_cups | 12 |
| Size | Standart: 10.5 x 15 x 2 in. 12-cup pan |
3. Basics set of two 12-cup pans
3 · Best for Batch Baking
Verdict: Two pans give 24 cups per oven load, in heavy steel rated to 428 °F.
- 0.84 kg Item Weight
- 13.9 inches Item Diameter
- 10.55"D x 13.9"W x 1.22"H Dimensions
- Steel Material Type
Best for Parties, bake sales, meal-prep batches
Skip it if You only bake one pan at a time; the GoodCook 12-cup is lower-priced.
Pros
- 24 cups across two pans
- Heavy-weight steel construction listed
Cons
- 428 °F rating, 22 °F below the USA Pan
- Hand wash recommended
- Cup diameter not stated
Against the next pick: It gives 24 cups against the GoodCook's 12, but loses on care since the GoodCook is dishwasher safe.
Also sold as: 13.9×10.55×1.22" (Pack of 4).
Two 12-cup pans make 24 cups, double the single pans in this set. Each is 13.9 by 10.55 inches and about 1.22 inches tall, so check that two fit your oven rack.
The 428 °F rating is the lowest of the Fahrenheit-rated pans here, 22 °F below the USA Pan. The listing says to hand wash and never use under a grill.
Trade-off: the set weighs 1.85 lb, the heaviest here, and the cup diameter is not listed.
Full listing specifications
| Included Components | 2 pcs muffin pan |
|---|---|
| Item Type Name | Muffin Pan 2-Pack |
| Special Feature | Oven Safe |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.55"D x 13.9"W x 1.22"H |
| Capacity | 24 cups |
| Item Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Item Diameter | 13.9 inches |
| number_of_cups | 12 |
| Size | 13.9x10.55x1.22" |
| Color | Gray |
4. GoodCook everyday 12-cup pan
4 · Best Lower-Priced Pan
Verdict: A lower-priced 12-cup pan with 2.75-inch cups, dishwasher safe, and a limited lifetime warranty.
- not stated Item Weight
- not stated Item Diameter
- 11.3"D x 16"W x 3.6"H Dimensions
- Aluminum Material Type
Best for Budget-minded bakers who wash in the dishwasher
Skip it if You need a stated oven rating; the USA Pan lists 450 °F.
Pros
- Dishwasher safe
- 2.75-inch cups, matching the USA Pan
- Limited lifetime warranty
Cons
- No temperature rating listed
- Material listed as both steel and aluminum
Against the next pick: It has 12 cups to the jumbo's 6, but the jumbo makes 3.5-inch muffins.
This is the plain option: 12 cups of 2.75 inches, heavy gauge steel and a dishwasher-safe coating. It is lower-priced in this set.
The listing is inconsistent on material, saying steel in the title and aluminum in the specs. It also lists no weight or temperature rating, which matters for high-heat recipes.
Trade-off: the missing oven rating means you cannot confirm it against the 450 °F pans.
Full listing specifications
| Included Components | Muffin Pan |
|---|---|
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |
| Item Type Name | Nonstick Steel Muffin Pan |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.3"D x 16"W x 3.6"H |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| number_of_cups | 12 |
| Size | 12 Cups |
| Color | Gray |
| Shape | Round |
5. GoodCook jumbo Texas muffin pan
5 · Best for Jumbo Muffins
Verdict: For oversized bakery-style muffins: six cups, 3.5 inches wide, at 0.88 lb.
- 0.4 kg Item Weight
- 1.88 inches Item Diameter
- 9.4"D x 14.4"W x 4.5"H Dimensions
- Metal Material Type
Best for Big muffins and breakfast bakes
Skip it if You bake standard cupcakes; pick the USA Pan.
Pros
- Jumbo cups for Texas-style muffins
- 0.88 lb, light for steel
- Dishwasher-safe coating
Cons
- Only 6 cups per bake
- Listing gives conflicting cup sizes
Against the next pick: It is steel at 0.88 lb, while the Fimary silicone is flexible with 24 cups.
Also sold as: 6 Cups (Jumbo) (Pack of 12) / Gray.
Six jumbo cups is half the count of a standard tin, so each bake yields fewer muffins. The listing describes 3.5-inch cups and gives a 1.875-inch diameter, which conflict, so treat the cup dimensions loosely.
It is rated to 230 °C, about 446 °F, and is the lightest steel pan listed at 0.88 lb. The coating is dishwasher safe.
Trade-off: standard liners and recipes will not fit these cups.
Full listing specifications
| Included Components | Ns Mffn Pan, Tx Size 6Cp |
|---|---|
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Satisfaction guaranteed please contact BradshawHome with any concerns |
| Item Type Name | muffin-pans |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 230 °C |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.4"D x 14.4"W x 4.5"H |
| Capacity | 6 cups |
| Item Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Item Diameter | 1.88 inches |
| number_of_cups | 6 |
6. Fimary silicone pan with metal frame
6 · Best Reinforced Silicone
Verdict: A metal frame stiffens the silicone pan, rated to 450 °F with 24 cups listed.
- not stated Item Weight
- 1.8 inches Item Diameter
- 14.5"D x 9.2"W x 0.71"H Dimensions
- Silicone Material Type
Best for Storage-limited kitchens and freezer-to-oven bakes
Skip it if You want standard 2.75-inch cups; pick CAKETIME.
Pros
- 450 °F rating with a metal reinforced frame
- Freezer safe per the listing
- Only 0.71 inch tall
Cons
- 12-cup and 24-cup counts conflict
- 1.8-inch cups, smaller than standard
- Weight not stated
Against the next pick: Its 450 °F rating beats CAKETIME's 446 °F, but CAKETIME has 2.75-inch cups.
Also sold as: Jumbo: 6cups-2Pack, Jumbo+Standard, Standard: 12cups-2Pack, Standard+Mini.
The frame is meant to stop the sag that plain silicone pans have. At 0.71 inch tall it is the thinnest pan here, so it stores easily.
The listing contradicts itself: capacity reads 12 cups, but the cup count is 24. Cups are 1.8 inches wide, narrower than a standard 2.75-inch cup.
Trade-off: weight is not stated, and the listing says freezer to oven works, which is a claim without detail on how thick the silicone is.
Full listing specifications
| Included Components | silicone muffin pan |
|---|---|
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Manufacture Year | 2026 |
| Special Feature | Freezer Safe, Nonstick, Odor Free, Oven Safe |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.5"D x 9.2"W x 0.71"H |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| Item Diameter | 1.8 inches |
| number_of_cups | 24 |
| Size | Standard: 12cups |
| Color | Cream Dot |
7. CAKETIME silicone 12-cup pan
7 · Lightest Pan
Verdict: The lightest pick at 0.48 lb, with 2.75-inch cups and a 230 °C rating.
- 7.68 ounces Item Weight
- 2.75 inches Item Diameter
- 9.6"D x 12.8"W x 1.1"H Dimensions
- Silicone Material Type
Best for Bakers who want flexible release and flat storage
Skip it if You want a rigid pan; choose the USA Pan.
Pros
- 0.48 lb, lightest in the set
- 2.75-inch cups
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
Cons
- Needs a metal tray for support
- No metal frame, unlike Fimary
Against the next pick: It weighs 0.48 lb against Bake Choice's 1.74 lb for two pans, but lacks a metal frame.
Not stated on the listing: occasion. Also sold as: 24-Cup Mini / 2, 12-Cup Regular / 3, 2pcs: 12-Cup Regular (Pack of 2) / 4, Metal Framed: 12-Cup Regular / 2.
At 7.68 ounces it is the lightest pan here, with 2.75-inch cups 1.1 inches deep. The listing says oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe.
The pan is floppy, and the listing itself tells you to set it on a metal tray before filling. That is an extra step the rigid steel pans skip.
Trade-off: the 2.8 ounce cup capacity is listed in ounces, not cups, so compare carefully.
Full listing specifications
| Included Components | ['12 Cup muffin tray'] |
|---|---|
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Special Feature | Nonstick, Oven Safe, Rust Resistant |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.6"D x 12.8"W x 1.1"H |
| Capacity | 2.8 ounces |
| Item Weight | 7.68 ounces |
| Item Diameter | 2.75 inches |
| number_of_cups | 12 |
| Size | 12-Cup Regular |
| Color | Red |
8. Bake Choice two-pan set with liners
8 · Best Bundle
Verdict: Two carbon steel pans plus 100 liners, rated to 450 °F.
- 0.79 kg Item Weight
- 14.2 inches Item Diameter
- 13.8"D x 1.97"W x 10.4"H Dimensions
- Carbon Steel Material Type
Best for A first baking kit
Skip it if You want a dishwasher-safe set; look at GoodCook.
Pros
- 100 liners included
- 450 °F rating
Cons
- Hand wash only
- Inconsistent size listing
Against the next pick: It has 24 cups across two pans like the Amazon Basics set, but adds liners and a 450 °F rating, 22 °F higher.
Also sold as: Mini 24 cup / 1, Mini 24 Cup – Dark Gray / 2, Standard 12 cup / 1.
The bundle adds 100 liners to two 12-cup carbon steel pans, listed at 0.79 kg together. It is higher-priced in this set.
The listing says to hand wash and oil the pan if unused for long. The listed pan dimensions are inconsistent, so check the fit before relying on them.
Trade-off: the cost goes partly to liners, and the 450 °F rating is no higher than the USA Pan’s single pan.
Full listing specifications
| Included Components | 2pcs Standard Muffin Pan & 100pcs Standard Cupcake Liners |
|---|---|
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Special Feature | Heat Resistant, Nonstick, Odor Free, Oven Safe |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.8"D x 1.97"W x 10.4"H |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| Item Weight | 0.79 kg |
| Item Diameter | 14.2 inches |
| number_of_cups | 12 |
| Size | Standard 12 cup |
| Color | Dark Gray |
What to know before buying Muffin Pan
Criteria that matter
- Cup diameter: 2.75 inches is the standard on several listings here; 1.8 to 2 inches gives smaller muffins.
- Temperature rating: 450 °F covers most recipes; 428 °F is the lowest in this set.
- Material: Steel is rigid; silicone is flexible and needs a tray.
- Cup count: 12 is standard; 6 for jumbo; 24 for two pans.
- Care: Check whether the listing says dishwasher safe or hand wash only.
- Weight: A stated weight tells you how heavy the pan is; some listings omit it.
Questions to ask about your pan
How many cups does your pan need?
Twelve covers one batch of most recipes. Two pans give 24 cups in one oven load, provided both fit your rack.
Is silicone enough?
It stores flat and is lightweight, but the listing for CAKETIME advises a metal tray under it. Steel stays rigid when filled.
What heat rating is enough?
Most listings state 450 °F or the Celsius equivalent. Only the Amazon Basics set drops to 428 °F. If the listing states no rating, the GoodCook 12-cup, that is a gap.
Does dishwasher safe matter?
It does if you hate hand washing. Wilton and GoodCook say dishwasher safe; USA Pan, Amazon Basics and Bake Choice recommend hand washing.
What about jumbo muffins?
Only the GoodCook jumbo pan is built for them, with six large cups.
Our verdict on Muffin Pan
The USA Pan suits a household that wants one dependable 12-cup pan, with a 450 °F rating and 2.75-inch cups. The GoodCook jumbo wins if oversized muffins are the goal, and the Amazon Basics set wins for 24 cups per oven load.
Skip the category if you only bake loaf cakes or sheet cakes, since none of these pans fit that job.
What changed
- Published guide
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