Glass Cake Pan Vs Metal. Glass pans tend to absorb heat quickly; For example, glass pans are usually better for pies and breads, while shiny metal pans are better for cookies and cakes, notes the university of nebraska cooperative extension.
Also, black metal pans heat up more quickly, and, warns tampakis, can brown baked goods too quickly. Metal, use this guide to decide. With glass you also have to pay attention to greasing the pan well, as there's a greater tendency to stick.
Glass slows the flow of heat between the oven's air and your batter, until the glass itself heats up.
Only use glass if it is labeled oven safe. Also, black metal pans heat up more quickly, and, warns tampakis, can brown baked goods too quickly. Gcpics via dollar photo club. Only use glass if it is labeled oven safe.