No matter if you consider yourself an amateur, an up-and-coming sous chef or a regular Gordon Ramsay, you cannot hope to cook or bake anything to a high standard without the
right kitchen equipment. This holds true for Bundt cakes too.
Whether a holiday or a normal family breakfast, making a special Bundt cake goes a long way. Unlike most tall layer cakes, Bundt cakes are beautifully shaped and will require just a little use of your
cake decorating set to create a stunning display. This is all thanks to their distinctive shape, fresh out of the
oven.
These pans come in a wide range of styles and designs, including rosettes to castles or pipe forests. You have all you need, and all that’s left to do is add a splash of powdered sugar. Can baking get any better?
In terms of quality, most of these pans are built to withstand heavy-duty use. A well-constructed pan will resist warping or denting. Most of them also come with a non-stick coating to ensure the cake does not stick or crack from sticking on the crevices or ridges of the pan. They also feature a variety of sizes to feed any size crowd.
We reviewed some of the best Bundt pans available, so check these features out and get to shopping!
Price
Bundt pans usually come at a fair price, especially when you consider their efficiency. Spend anything between $10 and $50, and you have a quality pan for years to come.
Unfortunately, the market also has cheap Bundt pans, which can be misleading, and most of these usually fall short of the expectations. Since they lack features like non-stick surface and the right size, these can leave you disappointed.
Features
Features matter when it comes to the efficiency of your Bundt pan and the delicacy of your cakes. Here are some of the things you need to check out to make the most of your cooking:
- Type
- Size(s)
- Material
- Convenience
- Extras
Construction and Design
The construction and design of any Bundt pan is at the heart of its efficiency. This is a crucial aspect to look out for to make the right decision when shopping for a pan.
Size matters - Forget the design, when it comes to Bundt pans, the size is an inevitable aspect to consider. Fortunately, you have numerous varieties at your disposal, so you can always go for what suits your needs depending on the size of the crowd you have to feed. In most cases, Bundt pans measure about 10-inches in diameter. However, you can also get cute, mini Bundt pans where each cake is around 4-inches in diameter.
Material Used - Quite often than not, these pans are exposed to heavy duty use, which can take a toll on the pan. A lot of Bundt pans are made from aluminum which is strong, durable and conducts heat well.
Design - There are a few different designs you can choose from when it comes to Bundt pans. Some have the classic fluted edges, others have a more detailed design and some are plain. Just pick your favorite and you’ll have a show-stopping cake in no time.
Performance and Ease of Use
When it comes to the performance of your Bundt pan, unfortunately, a lot of it comes down to you and getting that perfect Bundt cake recipe! Fortunately, there’s a couple of things that Bundt pans can do to help you out.
Convenience - You will almost definitely want to get yourself a Bundt pan with a non-stick surface. This will make removing your cakes from the pan SO much easier! It’ll also help when it comes to the chore of cleaning up after.
Care - Once you’ve finished making the ultimate Bundt cake, the last thing you want to do is stand over the sink scrubbing the pan until it’s clean. Try and grab one that’s dishwasher safe if you are as much of a dish-washing-hater as we are!
When it comes to choosing the perfect Bundt cake pan for your cooking and baking needs, it can get confusing with the huge number available on the market. But with the information we’ve provided on features available, you’ll definitely be ready to pick the best Bundt pan.
Features
Wilton has been helping us create beautiful confectionary for over 85 years, with the brand being one of the most well-known names in the cake baking biz! Wilton believe that stunning (and scrumptious) cakes and bakes aren’t just made by fancy chefs and professionals but by mums, dads, teachers, students and anyone else you can think of too! That’s why Wilton made it their prerogative to supply the world with high-end, affordable baking and cooking equipment that means everyone gets the chance to cook something they love, no matter how useless you are in the kitchen!
We wanted to feature Wilton’s Excelle Elite Mini Fluted Bundt Pan due to the brand’s overall popularity and the fact it creates individual servings rather than just one large cake. It’s not just Bundt cake you can make with this tin, but pound cakes and mousses too! This cake tin includes 6 individual cavities that measure out at 4.2 inches by 2 inches and have a reinforced coating too for easy release and cleaning up. Made from durable steel, this nonstick pan creates beautifully designed cakes with minimal effort on your part, which (we feel) is always a winner!
Features
Since 1989, Cuisinart’s legacy has been alive and thriving since it joined efforts with the Conair Corporation at the beginning of the ‘90s. Since then, Cuisinart has become a universal, household name and is endorsed by culinary experts everywhere! Cuisinart, once associated with food processors, now creates a HUGE line of products that can be used in a variety of different ways for different types of cooking and baking; this includes bakeware, blenders, can openers, coffeemakers, dinnerware, flatware and SO much more!
We wanted to feature Cuisinart’s Fluted Cake Pan due to the product’s heavy, steel-aluminum design that heats through evenly and the fact Cuisinart is so renowned within the cookware industry too! This 9.5” fluted pan creates beautiful Bundt cake designs with ease, and its Whitford Xylan non-stick coating means they are a breeze to remove too! This pan also has thick rolled edges which make it easy to remove from the oven as well as preventing warping over time. And the best bit about this pan? It’s dishwasher safe, too!
Now you have a better understanding about what types of Bundt cake tins are available, as well as what each brand has to offer. If none of the products we have featured are what you’re looking for, don’t worry! All of the featured brands have HUGE collections to choose from: simply browse through their other products to find something that’s just right! All that’s left to do is choose a Bundt pans and start scouring cookbooks for the perfect cake recipe.
