Meyer Shallow Tray vs Cake Pan: Which to Buy?
By Meyer Australia | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Meyer 30x43cm Shallow Baking Tray and 23x33cm Rectangular Cake Pan. Learn which nonstick bakeware suits your recipes and kitchen needs.
Quick answer
Choose the Meyer 30x43cm Shallow Baking Tray for cookies, roasted vegetables, and pizzas; pick the 23x33cm Rectangular Cake Pan for sheet cakes, bars, and casseroles that need deeper sides.
Shape and depth matter for different recipes
The shallow tray's low sides let heat circulate freely around foods like cookies and flatbreads, promoting even browning. The cake pan's taller walls contain batters and casseroles that would spill from a shallow tray.
Size and capacity trade-off
At 30x43cm, the shallow tray offers a larger surface area for spreading ingredients in a single layer. The 23x33cm cake pan is more compact but holds more volume thanks to its deeper sides.
Shallow tray vs cake pan: trade-offs
- Best for cookies and roasting: The shallow tray's low sides allow hot air to reach all surfaces, giving you crisp edges and even browning.
- Best for sheet cakes and bars: The cake pan's deeper walls hold batter and prevent spills, while the nonstick coating makes release simple. If you bake both types of food, owning both pans covers nearly every recipe.
- Cleaning and storage: Both pans feature Meyer's premium nonstick coating, so food slides off easily. The shallow tray stacks flat; the cake pan nests with other rectangular pans.
Product facts at a glance
- Meyer Nonstick Bakeware Shallow Baking Tray 30x43cm: Made from heavy-gauge steel with Meyer’s premium nonstick coating for smooth release and easy cleanup. You can bake large batches of cookies or roast vegetables without sticking, and the tray cleans up quickly.
Meyer Nonstick Bakeware Shallow Baking Tray 30x43cm - Meyer Nonstick Bakeware Rectangular Cake Pan 23cmx33cm: Crafted from heavy-gauge steel for durability and even heating, with a premium nonstick finish. Batters bake evenly from corner to corner, and the nonstick coating ensures cakes and bars release cleanly.
Meyer Nonstick Bakeware Rectangular Cake Pan 23cmx33cm
Which pan fits your kitchen?
Choose the shallow tray if you
- bake cookies, roast vegetables, or make pizzas regularly
- need a large surface for single-layer cooking
- prefer a pan that stores flat
Choose the cake pan instead if you
- bake sheet cakes, brownies, or casseroles
- need deeper sides to contain batter or liquid
- want a compact size that fits smaller ovens
