🍰 USA Pan Fluted Tube Cake Pan Review — Finally, a Non-Nonstick Pan That Works!

Fluted pan

If you’ve ever gone hunting for a cake pan without a nonstick coating, you know the struggle is real. Most pans these days come coated in something — and I wanted a durable, toxin-free option that still produced bakery-worthy cakes.

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After testing out the USA Fluted Tube Cake Pan, I can officially say: this is the one.


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🧁 Why I Bought It


I wanted a pan that was:


Not nonstick


Heavy-duty and long-lasting


Safe for high-heat baking


Perfect for angel food cake, pound cake, and coffee cake



The USA Pan brand caught my eye because it's made in the USA, uses aluminized steel, and doesn’t rely on traditional nonstick coatings. It’s designed for serious baking — and it feels like it.



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🧈 Grease It Well, and You’re Golden


This pan isn’t nonstick — so you do need to butter or grease the sides generously. I used softened butter and dusted lightly with flour for good measure.


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✨ My Favorite Features


Heavyweight aluminized steel construction


Even baking — no hot spots or soggy centers


Beautiful fluted tube shape (a classic, not too ornate)


Dishwasher safe 🙌


Made in the USA with quality you can feel



It holds up beautifully and gives your cake those golden ridges that make a simple cake look bakery-made.



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👍 Pros and 🛠️ Minor Notes


✅ Pros:


No toxic nonstick coating


Bakes evenly and releases cleanly if greased well


Classic, versatile design


Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup


Super sturdy and built to last



⚠️ Things to Note:


Requires proper greasing (this isn’t the pan for shortcuts)


Not ideal for super intricate cake molds — this is a workhorse, not a fancy-shapes pan




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Final Verdict


If you're trying to move away from traditional nonstick bakeware, but still want a pan that performs flawlessly, the USA Fluted Tube Cake Pan is worth every penny. Just grab your butter, prep it well, and you’ll be rewarded with a cake that looks as good as it tastes.



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Want the recipe I used for this angel food cake? Let me know and I’ll post it next!

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