For the enthusiastic baker, one kitchen accessory that is very much needed is the cooling rack. This is needed to cool cakes and cookies when fresh out of the oven. Well constructed cooling racks also help to prevent cakes from sinking. With so many different products on the market it can be difficult to know what the best cooling racks are.
Best Cooling Racks:
Below we have reviewed five of the very best cooling racks for you.
Wilton 2105-459 Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack
This Wilton cooling rack is incredibly versatile. It can be used as a three tier system or as individual racks. Cakes and deserts that are fresh from the oven can be placed on the rack in order to cool. The non stick coating prevents the food from sticking. The rack is dishwasher safe and will wash and clean very easily. it can also be folded away when not in use.
Some of its features included
* Consists of 3 tiers
* Can fold flat for easy storage
* Non stick coating means easy cleaning
* Made from sturdy steel wires that allow quick cooling
* Dishwasher safe
Culinary Institute of America 10″ x 15″ Cooling Rack, 2 Pack
This two pack cooling rack set from the Culinary Institute of America, is made from chrome plated steel. It is incredibly sturdy and well supported when multiple cakes, cookies and deserts are placed upon it. The mesh wires helps air to circulate, that results in the quick cooling of baked goods. Cakes will not sink or stick to the cooling rack. The racks are dishwasher safe and are easy to clean.
Some of its features included
* Cooling racks are constructed from chrome plated steel mesh wires
* The mesh grid design allows quick cooling
* Cakes and cookies can be easily slid off the cooling rack and will not stick
* Dishwasher safe
* Solid and sturdy construction
Baking Rack – Cooling Rack – Stainless Steel 304 Grade Roasting Rack
This set comprises of two different sizes of cooling rack. Both are made from commercial grade stainless steel and are sturdy and durable. The cooling racks are suitable to place in the oven so that cakes and cookies, once removed from the oven, can be left to cool while sat on the rack. They are very easy to clean, as are non stick and can be placed in the dishwasher.
Some of its features included
* Made from commercial grade stainless steel
* Strong and durable
* Oven and dishwasher safe
* Narrow mesh grid allows for quick cooling
* Non stick construction
* Includes 2 cooling racks measuring 10 x15 inches and 12 x17 inches
18/8 Stainless Steel Wire Cooling Rack 12 X 17 for Baking
This 18/8 stainless steel wire mesh cooling rack measures an impressive 12 x 17 inches. It can be used to cook cookies and cakes in the oven. It is non stick so when cakes and cookies are left to cool, they will do so quickly, with no fear that they will stick to the wire mesh. The cooling rack has been designed so that baked goods cool quickly. The cooling rack is easy to clean and is also dishwasher safe.
Some of its features included
* Cooling rack measures 12 x 17 inches
* Oven safe up to 500 degrees F
* Easy to clean and dishwasher safe
* Made from 18/8 stainless steel
* Quick cooling design
Ultra Cuisine 100% Stainless Steel Wire Cooling Rack for Baking: Oven Safe fits Half Sheet Cookie Pan
This dual purpose baking and cooling rack is made from high grade 100 percent stainless steel. It is strong, durable and will not rust. Cakes can be placed into the oven on the baking rack and then left to cool on the rack. Cooling takes place quickly due to the narrow mesh design. Food will not stick and clean up is quick and easy with the rack being able to be placed into the dishwasher.
Some of its features included
* Heavy grade 100 percent stainless steel construction
* Sturdy and safe construction that will not rust
* Oven and dishwasher safe
* Narrow mesh pattern allows for quick cooling