Anolon 9-in. Nonstick SureGrip Cake Pan

When making a round layer cake, begin with this pan. Get two and you can bake both layers at once. You can even use it for baking a large chocolate chip cookie cake - ideal for kids' birthday parties. It's just one of the many pieces included in Anolon's SureGrip bakeware line. Constructed of carbon steel (a better heat conductor than stainless), it has a nonstick coating so there are no concerns of stuck-on messes. The silicone-enhanced handles are slip-free and oven-safe to 500 degrees. And when it's time to clean up, just place it in the dishwasher.