Chef Approved 224276 12 Inch Cake Pan 18 Gauge Aluminum with Smooth Surface

Chef Approved  |  MFG #: 224276  |  Item #: 642263
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  • Optimized for high-volume, consistent baking results
  • Constructed from durable 18-gauge aluminum
  • Supports rapid heat transfer and even baking
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The Chef Approved 224276 Cake Pan 12" X 3" Aluminum 18 Gauge is a commercial-grade baking vessel designed for professional culinary use. Crafted from 18-gauge aluminum, this 12-inch round cake pan features a 3-inch depth, providing durable heat conduction and even baking performance essential in bakery, pastry, and catering operations. Its precise dimensions and sturdy construction make it suitable for various high-volume foodservice environments, offering consistent results for layered cakes, loaf-style desserts, and mousse presentations.

The 224276 Cake Pan is engineered for commercial bakeries and upscale catering, combining durability with ease of use. Its aluminum construction ensures rapid heat transfer for uniform baking, while the 12-inch diameter and 3-inch height optimize workflow for batch production. The pan’s sturdy gauge resists warping under high-volume baking cycles, and its seamless design simplifies cleaning and maintenance. Ideal for installations requiring reliable, long-lasting bakeware compatible with standard oven temperatures, it seamlessly integrates into professional baking lines and prep stations.

Suitable for professional baking, pastry shops, and high-capacity kitchens seeking durable, reliable cake pans.

The Empura 224276 Cake Pan features a robust 18-gauge aluminum body with precise dimensions of 12 inches in diameter, 3 inches in height, and a 3-inch depth, supporting high-heat applications up to standard oven temperatures. Its lightweight construction weighs approximately 0.92 lbs, facilitating easy handling and stacking. The seamless, corrosion-resistant finish ensures long-term durability in commercial kitchen settings, with easy cleaning and maintenance routines. Designed for baking uniform cakes, this pan is compatible with standard baking processes and can withstand frequent use in busy bakery environments. Its food-safe aluminum material aligns with food safety standards, and the pan’s size is optimized for high-volume production without sacrificing quality.

A commercial cake pan is a high-capacity baking vessel designed for professional kitchens, bakeries, and catering operations. It is typically constructed from durable metals such as aluminum or stainless steel to withstand frequent use and high temperatures. The 224276 Cake Pan, fabricated from 18-gauge aluminum with a 12-inch diameter and 3-inch depth, is optimized for consistent, high-volume baking applications. Installed in bakery lines or pastry prep stations, it facilitates large-batch production of cakes, tarts, and layered desserts, making it ideal for mid-volume bakery services and high-output kitchens needing reliable, uniform results.

The 224276 Cake Pan from Empura offers professional-grade durability and precise dimensions suited for bakery workflows and catering operations. Built for consistent baking performance, it supports medium workload applications, ideal for bakery prep stations, high-capacity kitchens, and pastry production lines.

Compared to standard bakeware, the Empura 224276 Cake Pan stands out with its heavy-duty 18-gauge aluminum construction, seamless design for easier cleaning, and size optimized for high-volume baking. Its durability and thermal performance reduce warping and uneven baking, enhancing operational efficiency and product presentation in commercial kitchens. This pan’s design supports continuous, reliable use in busy foodservice environments, providing a dependable solution for professional bakers and caterers looking for long-lasting, consistent results.

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The Chef Approved 224276 Cake Pan 12" X 3" Aluminum 18 Gauge is a commercial-grade baking vessel designed for professional culinary use. Crafted from 18-gauge aluminum, this 12-inch round cake pan features a 3-inch depth, providing durable heat conduction and even baking performance essential in bakery, pastry, and catering operations. Its precise dimensions and sturdy construction make it suitable for various high-volume foodservice environments, offering consistent results for layered cakes, loaf-style desserts, and mousse presentations.

Top Chef Approved 224276 Cake Pan 12" X 3" Aluminum 18 Gauge Features

The 224276 Cake Pan is engineered for commercial bakeries and upscale catering, combining durability with ease of use. Its aluminum construction ensures rapid heat transfer for uniform baking, while the 12-inch diameter and 3-inch height optimize workflow for batch production. The pan’s sturdy gauge resists warping under high-volume baking cycles, and its seamless design simplifies cleaning and maintenance. Ideal for installations requiring reliable, long-lasting bakeware compatible with standard oven temperatures, it seamlessly integrates into professional baking lines and prep stations.

  • Heavy-duty aluminum gauge enhances thermal conductivity
  • Resists warping in high-volume baking environments
  • Smooth, seamless surface for quick cleaning
  • Perfect size for multi-layer cakes and layered desserts
  • Designed for uniform heat distribution in commercial ovens

Suitable for professional baking, pastry shops, and high-capacity kitchens seeking durable, reliable cake pans.

Empura 224276 Technical Specs

The Empura 224276 Cake Pan features a robust 18-gauge aluminum body with precise dimensions of 12 inches in diameter, 3 inches in height, and a 3-inch depth, supporting high-heat applications up to standard oven temperatures. Its lightweight construction weighs approximately 0.92 lbs, facilitating easy handling and stacking. The seamless, corrosion-resistant finish ensures long-term durability in commercial kitchen settings, with easy cleaning and maintenance routines. Designed for baking uniform cakes, this pan is compatible with standard baking processes and can withstand frequent use in busy bakery environments. Its food-safe aluminum material aligns with food safety standards, and the pan’s size is optimized for high-volume production without sacrificing quality.

  • Dimensions: 12" diameter x 3" depth
  • Material: 18-gauge aluminum
  • Weight: 0.92 lbs
  • Temperature Range: Suitable for standard baking oven temperatures
  • Finish: Corrosion-resistant seamless surface
  • Electrical Compatibility: Not applicable
  • Cleaning Routine: Dishwasher safe, smooth surface simplifies maintenance
  • Installation: Fits standard oven racks, compatible with commercial baking lines
  • Workflow Integration: Supports batch baking with even heat distribution
  • Durability Traits: High thermal conductivity prevents warping

What is a commercial cake pan?

A commercial cake pan is a high-capacity baking vessel designed for professional kitchens, bakeries, and catering operations. It is typically constructed from durable metals such as aluminum or stainless steel to withstand frequent use and high temperatures. The 224276 Cake Pan, fabricated from 18-gauge aluminum with a 12-inch diameter and 3-inch depth, is optimized for consistent, high-volume baking applications. Installed in bakery lines or pastry prep stations, it facilitates large-batch production of cakes, tarts, and layered desserts, making it ideal for mid-volume bakery services and high-output kitchens needing reliable, uniform results.

Top Commercial Cake Pans for Bakery and Foodservice Settings

The 224276 Cake Pan from Empura offers professional-grade durability and precise dimensions suited for bakery workflows and catering operations. Built for consistent baking performance, it supports medium workload applications, ideal for bakery prep stations, high-capacity kitchens, and pastry production lines.

  • Operation Type — medium-volume bakery production lines
  • Kitchen Setting — commercial bakery and catering facilities
  • Foodservice Category — high-capacity baking tools
  • Workload Qualifier — moderate throughput, enhanced durability
  • Use Case — layered cake preparation in professional kitchens

Why Choose Empura 224276 Cake Pan

Compared to standard bakeware, the Empura 224276 Cake Pan stands out with its heavy-duty 18-gauge aluminum construction, seamless design for easier cleaning, and size optimized for high-volume baking. Its durability and thermal performance reduce warping and uneven baking, enhancing operational efficiency and product presentation in commercial kitchens. This pan’s design supports continuous, reliable use in busy foodservice environments, providing a dependable solution for professional bakers and caterers looking for long-lasting, consistent results.

  • Self-contained design compatible with standard convection ovens
  • Compact footprint suitable for limited bakery space
  • Reinforced aluminum withstands high-volume baking cycles
  • Seamless surface for fast cleaning and sanitation
  • Built for dependable, long-term operation in commercial settings

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Chef Approved 224276 12 Inch Cake Pan 18 Gauge Aluminum with Smooth Surface

$9.19 $11.00

Empura, 224276, Cake Pan, 12" x 3" Aluminum, 18 Gauge, 12" by 3"deep, 6pc/inner box, 36pc/master case, Chef Approved