When baking a cake, why are cake pans made out of metal?

a
Another material would be too heavy to use.
b
Metal conducts heat very well.
c
Another material would melt in the oven.
d
Metal makes the cake taste better.

The correct answer is option b: Metal conducts heat very well. Metal is a good conductor of heat, which means it transfers heat efficiently from the oven to the cake batter, allowing the cake to cook evenly. Additionally, metal cake pans are durable and can withstand the high temperatures required for baking cakes.