Viral TikTok Shows How the Color of a Baking Pan Affects Baked Goods

@benjaminthebaker cake pans make the biggest difference #baking #dessert #learnontiktok ♬ original sound – Benjamin the baker

Darker colors radiating more heat that lighter colors was something that we all learned in science class as kids. But somehow that fact didn’t click with most home bakers in regards to how darker and lighter colored baking pans affect the results of baked treats in various ways.

A viral TikTok from @benjaminthebaker recently broke down how the color of your baking pan can yield different results for cookies, cakes and brownies.

Check out the TikTok clip above to see how some popular treats are affected based on the color of the baking pan used.

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