Bundt Cake Pan Shopper’s Guide

If you like to bake, then adding a bundt cake pan to your kitchen is a great way to expand your baking and decorating options. There are many ways to use a bundt cake pan—you can use them to make single cakes, pull apart cakes, ice rings, or as part of a large figure or formed cake. No matter what you plan on using a bundt cake pan for, there are a few things to look for when you shop.

Look for a non-stick finish. A bundt cake pan needs to be non-stick, because the finished cake will be large–and the hole in the middle makes it a little less stable than a traditional cake would be. A bundt cake pan with a non-stick finish allows you to remove the finished cake smoothly and easily, and prevents it from breaking in pieces as you remove it.

Look for a decorative surface. Most bundt cake pan styles come with some kind of surface decoration—that decoration, whether it is rings, ridges, or roses, will be transferred to your finished cake. Using a bundt cake pan with a decorative surface allows you to have more options with your cake—you can frost it, or leave it unfrosted—it will look great either way. Decorative bundt cake pan styles can also be used to make lovely ice rings—just fill with water and freeze overnight, then add to your punchbowl for an elegant way to keep your beverages cool.

Look for a heavy duty, quality bundt cake pan. Big name kitchen brands like Hamilton Beach, Williams Sonoma, and Waring all offer a selection of bakeware and bundt cake pan styles at a variety of materials and price points. Try to find a bundt cake pan that is heavy and rigid—one that is too flimsy won’t stand up to much use.

You can check out a variety of bundt cake pan styles at a site like amazon.com, QVC.com, or Target.com. If you want to buy other cook or bakeware items, then look for a specialty retailer like cookware.com, Williams-sonoma.com, or nordicware.com for a great bundt cake pan selection. No matter where you shop, make sure you consider the design, quality, and finish of your new bundt cake pan –you will be glad you did!