Wilton Aluminum 9x13 Inch Rectangular Sheet Pan, Natural Anodized Aluminum Review (2026)

Who this pan fits

Bakers who regularly make sheet cakes, bars, or brownies at the standard 9x13 size, and who prefer a straightforward anodized aluminum pan over a nonstick coated one, are the target audience here. Because the pan has no lid, it suits home use where the cake stays in the kitchen rather than needing to travel to a potluck or party, where a pan with a snap-on lid would be more practical for carrying a finished, frosted cake without damaging it in transit. Because the pan bakes one cake at a time rather than multiple layers, it also suits bakers who want a single reliable pan for potlucks, bake sales, and classroom treats rather than building out a full cake pan collection.

Construction and material

The pan is made from natural anodized aluminum and is marketed as made without PFAS, meaning it relies on the anodizing process rather than a separate chemical nonstick coating to resist rust and wear. Wilton states the anodized surface distributes heat evenly across the pan, which reduces hot spots that can cause uneven baking or browning around the edges of a sheet cake. At 9 by 13 inches, the pan matches the size most boxed cake mixes and classic sheet cake recipes are written for, so bakers do not need to scale a recipe up or down to fit it.

Baking with an uncoated pan

Because the pan does not have a nonstick coating, Wilton's general guidance for its anodized aluminum bakeware is to grease and flour the pan, or use a baking spray that contains flour, before adding batter, rather than relying on the metal surface alone to release the cake cleanly. This extra step is a small tradeoff for the durability of an anodized finish, which is generally more resistant to scratching from utensils than a nonstick coated surface, provided metal utensils are still avoided. Straight sides on the pan help create clean, even edges on the finished cake, which matters for sheet cakes that will be cut into uniform bars or squares.

Care and what is missing

Wilton recommends hand washing the pan in warm, soapy water, rinsing and drying thoroughly, and avoiding both the dishwasher and metal utensils to protect the anodized surface over time. Unlike some sheet cake pans on the market, this one does not include a lid, so bakers who want to store a frosted cake in the pan or carry it to an event need a separate cover or a different pan model that includes one. For baking, storing, and serving all from the kitchen, the missing lid is a minor issue, but it is worth planning around for anyone who regularly transports finished cakes to parties.

Verdict and how it compares

In a ranking of seven sheet cake pans, this Wilton pan places third, behind Nordic Ware's lidded half sheet pan and Farberware's lidded 9x13 pan, both of which include storage lids this pan lacks, and ahead of deeper or differently sized options from Fat Daddio's and Nordic Ware. Choose this pan if you want a straightforward, durable anodized 9x13 pan for baking at home and do not need a lid. If transporting finished cakes is a regular need, a lidded pan like the Nordic Ware or Farberware options ranked above it will serve that purpose better.

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