Farberware Nonstick Bakeware Rectangular Cake Pan with Lid, 9-Inch x 13-Inch, Gray Review (2026)

Who this pan fits

This pan targets home bakers who make a standard 9 by 13 inch sheet cake, brownies, or bar desserts and want the same dish to double as a carrier for potlucks, school events, or family gatherings. The manufacturer describes it as heavy gauge steel bakeware built to resist warping, so it is meant for regular use rather than occasional baking. Because 9 by 13 is the most common home sheet cake size, this pan fits standard boxed and scratch cake recipes without any adjustment. Bakers who need a true half sheet size for larger crowds, or who bake mostly round layer cakes, will want a different pan shape or size than this one.

Construction and nonstick coating

Farberware makes this pan from heavy gauge steel with a nonstick coating on both the interior and exterior surfaces, which the brand states is manufactured without PFAS, PFOA, lead, or cadmium. The steel construction is designed to heat evenly and resist warping over repeated use, which helps reduce the uneven hot spots that can scorch edges in thinner pans. It is rated oven safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, comfortably above the temperature most cake recipes call for. The nonstick surface is the main reason slices release cleanly without needing much grease or parchment, which also speeds up cleanup after frosting and serving.

The lid and using it for transport

The included plastic lid is the feature that sets this pan apart from a plain 9 by 13 pan, snapping onto the rim to seal in freshness once the cake has cooled. Farberware is explicit that the lid is designed for storage and carrying, not for oven or broiler use, so it should only go on after baking is finished. Because the lid sits close to the rim, cakes with tall piped borders, fondant toppers, or stacked decorations can end up pressing against the underside during transport, so keeping decoration height modest is the safer approach if you plan to travel with the lid on. The pan and lid combination is dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended for the best long term nonstick performance.

How it compares to other sheet cake pans

In a lineup of seven rated sheet cake pans, this Farberware pan ranks second, trailing only the Nordic Ware aluminum half sheet with lid, and finishing ahead of the Wilton 9 by 13 aluminum pan, Wilton's 11 by 15 medium sheet pan, Fat Daddio's 7 by 11 pan, and Nordic Ware's lidless high sided sheet pan. Its main advantage over the aluminum options is the built in nonstick coating, which several rivals lack, paired with a lid at a lower price point than the Nordic Ware set. The trade off against Nordic Ware's larger aluminum pan is capacity: this 9 by 13 size holds a standard cake but not the larger batches a true half sheet pan can handle.

Verdict and who should pick a different pan

This pan is a solid pick for anyone baking a standard size sheet cake who wants nonstick release and a lid built in for the trip to a party without dirtying a second container. The 450 degree oven rating and PFAS free coating cover most home baking needs without added fuss. If you regularly bake for larger crowds and want true half sheet capacity, Nordic Ware's lidded aluminum pan ranks higher in this category. And if you plan to top your cake with tall decorations before transport, consider a pan without a close fitting lid, or keep decorating for after the trip.

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