Bundt® Tips & Tricks

Bundt® Tips & Tricks

Nordic Ware's Bundt® Baking Guide Learn how to prep, bake and serve this classic cake. Find recipe inspiration and more!

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A Short History of the Bundt® Pan

Nordic Ware, a family-owned company based in Minnesota, has been creating these dazzling pans since the mid-1950s. Few realize the name “Bundt” was coined and trademarked by our co-founder, Dave Dalquist, to describe the fluted design of the company’s unique ring cake pan. This original Bundt® Pan featured a distinctive hole in the center that allowed cakes to bake evenly, and an elegant symmetry that made cutting and serving easy Since its rise to fame in 1966, thanks to a Pillsbury Bake-Off, there have been millions of Bundt® pans sold across North America. What’s more, Bundt® Pans are even preserved in the Smithsonian Institution, cementing the cake’s place as an iconic American dessert.

Get an inside look on how a Bundt® Pan is made at our Minneapolis Factory.

Bundt® Up Your Baking Skills -How to Bake a Bundt®-

The key to baking the perfect Bundt® cake with no sticking, sinking or cracking, is all about how the pan is prepped before baking. While our Bundt® Pans and other cast aluminum baking pans are equipped with a premium non-stick interior coating made without PFAS, there are still important steps to take to ensure your finished cake is as beautiful as you imagined.

-Simple Steps-

Prep pan with baking spray or butter/flour

Prep pan with baking spray or butter/flour

Fill pan 3/4 full and tap to remove air bubbles

Fill pan 3/4 full and tap to remove air bubbles

Cool cake in pan for 10 min.

Cool cake in pan for 10 min.

Invert onto cooling rack to cool

Invert onto cooling rack to cool

Choose a Design + Size

We make a large variety of Bundt® designs and sizes to choose from. A classic Bundt® is typically 10 cups in volume, but we offer a wide range of sizes.  

Bundts in different shapes and sizes

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Material Matters! -Aluminum bakes best-

When it comes to making a Bundt® cake, aluminum bakes best for superior even heating and helps you achieve picture-perfect, memorably tasty results every time you bake. See the results below! 

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-Here's how to spot an authentic Bundt® Pan-

100% American-Made

Heavy-walled cast aluminum

U.S-made PFOA/PFAS-free nonstick coating

Expertly designed & handcrafted in our U.S factory

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Bundtspiration & More

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Bundt-iful Recipes

Explore our delicious collection of Bundt® recipes for any size cake, including seasonal favorites and every day recipes for any occasion. 

Jubilee Bundt baked cake , with slice

Serve It Up

Bundt® cakes are beautiful on their own, but can be served in a number of ways. This can include a light dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa powder, a simple glaze or ganache poured over the top, a soaking syrup poured into holes in the cake, a cinnamon sugar coating, homemade whipped cream or a topping like nuts and fruit. Looking for a glaze recipe? Take a look at our list.

Jubilee Bundt baked cake , with slice
How to clean bundt pans

Bundt® Cleaning Tips

It is important to wash your pans after every use to avoid residue build-up. Hand washing is recomended for all Nordic Ware pans. Learn how to properly clean and maintain Bundt® and cake pans in our video so your pans are sparkling and ready to bake in every time! 

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