Great Vintage Cake pan that can be used on many patriotic holidays as well as simply celebrating your "Americanism". It holds the contents of one cake mix. It does not have silicone on it. The cake releases very easily once you oil and dust. I do not suggest using parchment paper. After baked, you can see where to place your decorative touches. Of course, the frosting or whipped cream does cover up the "guide", but you can easily see where you are at by referring to the pan. I will use the pan occasionally, but not weekly. I would definitely recommend it to any average home baker. It belongs in every American home.