Nordic Ware's Bundt® Baking Guide
Learn how to prep, bake, and serve this classic cake. Find recipe inspiration and more.
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.
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.
Prep pan with baking spray or butter and flour
Fill pan 3/4 full and tap to remove air bubbles
After baking, cool cake in pan for 10 min.
Invert onto cooling rack to cool
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!
Watch Bundt Cleaning Video