Bundt Pans That Bake Cakes to Golden Perfection
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Bundt Pans That Bake Cakes to Golden Perfection
While it’s tough to go wrong with bundt cake—the straight-forward dessert is tough to screw up, even with multiple substitutions and dubious recipe “upgrades”—a really great pan can turn a tasty treat into a memorable dining experience. And whether its due to bundt cake’s inherent charm, or the fact that we’re headed into year 3 of spending more time at home than ever, there has been a Renaissance in the shapes, styles, and materials of bundt pans. So whether you have one already, or haven’t yet had the pleasure of baking in one of this intricate pans, read on for the best pans on the market. Happy baking!
Best Bundt Pans
- Most Mod: Nordic Ware Cast Aluminum Bundt Pan
- Best Classic: Nordic War Anniversary Bundt Pan
- Best Safety Grip: Anolon Advaced Bakeware Nonstick Pan
- Coming Up Roses: Nordic Ware Round Rose Pan
- Best Individual Cake Set: Nordic War Geo Bundlettes
- Regal Pan: Nordic Ware Crown Bundt Pan
- Biggest Cake: Nordic Ware 18-Cup Cake Pan
- Best Silicone Pan: SILIVO Silicone Bundt Pan
- Best Heart Pans: Nordic Ware Bundt Bakeware
- Best Dishwasher Safe Metal: Saveur Selects Fluted Tube Pan
What to Consider
A cake pan can make or break the recipe. We’ve only included top-notch pans in our round-up, but there are other factors at play that you may want to keep in mind.
Size: How much cake is right for you? Our options vary from 0.5-18-cup servings.
Care: Most bundt cake pans require a hand-wash. A few do not.
Shape: We have plenty of classic bundt cake pans in here, but several options for those with special cakes in mind too.
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1) Nordic Ware Cast Aluminum Bundt Pan
Nordic Ware
walmart.com
$33.98
Key Specs
- Size: 10.12 x 3.80, 10-cup capacity
- Material: Aluminum
- Dishwasher-Friendly: No
If you want to deliver old-fashioned bundt goodness with a modern presentation, grab this Nordic Ware pan. It offers a more contemporary, sculptural interpretation of the classic fluted pan, and is made with durable nonstick aluminum. The cake bakes evenly to a golden brown, and its urbane angles will showcase a touch of powdered sugar or a gooey glaze equally well.
Enthusiastic reviewers dub it the “best bundt I own,” saying it “never fails to turn out cakes that get tons of attention.” Cakes “don’t stick” to the interior, though some say you should watch that it doesn’t “overbake”.
walmart.com - 3/11
2) Nordic Ware Anniversary Bundt Pan
Nordic Ware
crateandbarrel.com
$34.95
Key Specs
- Size: 10.5 x 4.5-inches, 12-cup capacity
- Material: Aluminum
- Dishwasher-Friendly: No
This is the best classic bundt pan on the market. Not only does it feature the same fluted design that has made this treat recognizable across generations, it bakes up the traditional golden dish with dependable aplomb, every time.
The Made in the U.S.A. pan is nonstick, which means your creations will come out smoothly. Reviewers love this “big and tough” pan, saying it can actually hold up to “15 cups of batter”. Others love that it produces “a tall cake with a tight footprint, and large slices that nearly fill up a side plate.”
crateandbarrel.com - 4/11
3) Anolon Advaced Bakeware Nonstick Pan
Anolon
walmart.com
$24.99
Key Specs
- Size: 11.25 x 12.25 x 3.5-inches, 12-cup capacity
- Material: Carbon Steel
- Dishwasher-Friendly: No
Probably the trickiest part of baking a bundt cake is getting it into and out of the oven without slopping the batter over the edge or burning yourself. This pan offers large rubberized grip handles, resolving the conundrum neatly. The heavy-duty carbon steel construction makes the pan itself durable, with even heat distribution.
The tub in the center ensures and even golden exterior, and perfectly moist interior. The nonstick coating makes for easy extraction and cleaning. One reviewer says it’s the “best fluted pan,” while another says it makes “consistently perfect” cakes.
walmart.com - 5/11
4) Nordic Ware Round Rose Pan
Nordic Ware
wayfair.com
$27.43
Key Specs
- Size: 9 x 3.8-inches, 10-cup capacity
- Material: Aluminum
- Dishwasher-Friendly: No
This pan will make any dessert a visual treat. Shaped like a rose, when the cake emerges, the intricate design will look gorgeous with or without a glaze or dusting of sugar. The materials are BPA and PFOA-free. The finish is not nonstick.
This pan would make great cakes for garden parties, baby and bridal showers, and children’s birthday parties. Reviewers praise the “quality,” and several say their kids “love” the cakes that emerge. Others appreciate that it comes with “instructions and a nice recipe.”
wayfair.com - 6/11
5) Nordic Ware Geo Bundlettes
Nordic Ware
wayfair.com
$36.94
Key Specs
- Size: 11.9 x 7.24 x 1.4-inch pan, with 6 ½ cup individual pans
- Material: Aluminum
- Dishwasher-Friendly: No
This PFOA-free set of six mini bundt cakes features three unique geometric shapes. This set bakes up mini cakes that are bigger than a standard cupcake (about 3.5-inches wide apiece) and much more fun to look at and eat.
This pan cranks out celebration-worthy mini bundts, perfect for presenting on platters at tea parties, showers, birthday parties, and other daytime celebrations. Reviewers say these pans make “a pretty product,” and they “come out of the pan beautifully.” Others admit that they’re “great” but confess there are “lots of nooks and crannies” to clean in the pans.
wayfair.com - 7/11
6) Nordic Ware Crown Bundt Pan
Nordic Ware
amazon.com
$40.00
Key Specs
- Size: 10.27 x 12-inches, 12-cup capacity
- Material: Aluminum
- Dishwasher-Friendly: No
This Made in the U.S.A. pan is fit for royalty. The nonstick finish means the intricate crown-shaped cake will come out clean, delivering an outstanding visual effect. The diecast aluminum also creates a perfect golden, evenly baked cake that can stand on its own, with or without a glaze.
The elegant design of the mold is “true gold,” reviewers write, with others enthusing that not only does it look “really special,” the cakes themselves taste great, though some say this pan performs “best” with a “dense pound-cake like batter,” both in taste and with the mold’s “definition.” Others say they’ve made “spectacular” “Jell-o molds” using the pan.
amazon.com - 8/11
7) Nordic Ware 18-Cup Cake Pan
Nordic Ware
amazon.com
$21.99
Key Specs
- Size: 11.2 x 10 x 5-inches, 18-cup capacity
- Material: Aluminum
- Dishwasher-Friendly: No
If you’re throwing a big party, or just really dig bundt cake, add this 18-cup capacity pan to your cart. The straight-sided pan also bakes up lovely angel-food and pound cakes, with a funnel in the middle that encourages even heat distribution, delivering a moist-crumbed cake with a golden exterior.
The nonstick coating means cleanup is quick and painless. The pan is Made in the U.S.A. Reviewers say this pan is “the best money I’ve spent in a long time,” creating “beautiful and delicious cakes!” Once again, “baking is a pleasurable experience,” thanks to this pan, writes another.
amazon.com - 9/11
8) Silicone Bundt Pan
SILIVO
amazon.com
$16.99
Key Specs
- Size: 8 x 7.7 x 3-inches, 6-cup capacity, set of 2
- Material: Silicone
- Dishwasher-Friendly: Yes
This wallet-friendly set of 2 silicone bundt pans are light and flexible, making them great for traveling chefs or those with strength issues. If you don’t like handwashing pans, these pans will also appeal, because they’re dishwasher friendly.
While the nonstick pans make for great baked goods, these silicone molds also serve up wonderful Jell-o molds and meatloaves. These eco-friendly silicone pans are also microwave, electric cooker, air fryer, and freezer-safe. Reviewers say these “little bundt” pans are “the perfect size,” while others enthuse about how “easy” they are to clean, and a “perfect fit for the 6-qt Instant Pot.”
amazon.com - 10/11
9) Nordic Ware Bundt Bakeware
Nordic Ware
amazon.com
$36.95
Key Specs
- Size: 10.5 x 10 x 4.38-inches, 12-cup capacity
- Material: Aluminum
- Dishwasher-Friendly: No
This tiered, heart-shaped bundt pan will make your spirit soar. The PFOA-free nonstick coating makes the release and cleanup of the pans easier too. This is the perfect pan to get for Valentine’s Day, a sweet treat on date night, or kids who love all things hearts. The cast aluminum cooks the cake evenly, with delicious, moist and golden results.
Reviewers say their cakes come out “perfectly” using this pan, with “a great shape.” Several note that after removing the cake from the pan “it really looks like a heart” unlike so many other heart-shaped baking pans they’ve tried.
amazon.com - 11/11
10) Saveur Selects Fluted Tube Pan
Saveur Selects
wayfair.com
$19.99
Key Specs
- Size: 10.4 x 3.5-inches, 10-cup capacity
- Material: Carbon steel
- Dishwasher-Friendly: Yes
Bundt pans are often handwash only, but this carbon steel number is dishwasher safe. It is sturdy, built to last, and bakes up a golden cake with a well-crumbed interior. The pan also features non-slip handles, and is safe even under the broiler. The nonstick coating means the cakes come out clean, and the pan is simple to wash (even by hand!) Reviewers love using the pan to make bundt cakes, but say it also creates a beautiful breakfast bread, babka, coffee cake, and pound cake.
wayfair.com
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