Decakila 12-Hole Cupcake Tray KMTT080B Non-Stick Carbon Steel

Our review

This is a twelve-hole cupcake and muffin tray from Decakila, made from carbon steel with a non-stick coating and measuring 35 by 26.5 by 3 centimetres. At 466 grams and 0.4 millimetres thick, it is a light pan, so it suits home bakers making a single batch of cupcakes, muffins or small tarts rather than someone running a busy kitchen. The non-stick surface and BPA-free build are the main things going for it, and it is listed as oven safe to 230 degrees. Before buying, think about how your oven heats: thin carbon steel warms quickly but can also brown bases fast, so you may want to lower the temperature slightly or check early. Compare it with heavier aluminised steel or dark-coated tins if you bake often, since those tend to hold shape better over time. Also check that twelve cups match your usual recipe yield, and confirm the tray fits your oven shelf. Hand wash and dry it promptly to protect the coating. It is available on Sokonia.