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Best cake pan ever. It's heavy, cooks evenly, and the cake slides right out with no sticking. If you don't have a Nordic Ware pan, what are you waiting for.
I like to bake. good weight. suggest a light spry before use. works very well.
The detail on the cake is lovely, but the pan is a pain in the neck to clean. I own four Bundt pans, and this is my least favorite. Even though it has the same capacity as two of my other pans (10 cups), the cakes from this pan look smaller and more compact. The narrowness of the ridges trap cake crumb, Baker's Joy, non-stick spray, and flour - I have not been able to break the code of cleaning this pan easily. My other pans make just as pretty a cake, and do not leave me with any cleaning headaches.
This pan will give you the most beautiful results. The cakes bake so evenly, with a lovely color. A cake made from scratch is the only way to go, mixes don't give you the right crumb. A chocolate cake, with a dusting of confectioner's sugar defining the grooves, makes an elegant presentation.
Properly cared for, this pan will last a lifetime. And, as some other reviewers have noted, pan preparation is so important. Okay, I admit it, I own many different styles of these pans -- I am attracted to the various designs and high quality. Recipes are readily available on the internet (check search engines) for making a syrup of melted sugar (when cool add coffee liquor, or rum or whatever.). And, be sure to let the cake cool upright in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding. The pan is particularly lovely because it has such a classic design. These cakes are welcome during the holidays as gifts and spectacular additions to a party table.
Also, the thicker the cake batter the more detail you will achieve - so if using a cake mix alter it (many recipes are available on the internet in search engines - bundt recipe using cake mix, etc). Initially I was shocked at the price tag but as is often the case, you get what you pay for. Spray Baker's Joy (plain cooking spray won't do) liberally in the pan to capture all details, then turn the pan upside down over paper towels to drain while you prepare the cake. It is the perfect style to use for a cake soaked in liquor (obviously for adults). poke holes in the cake with a bamboo skewer and brush with the syrup, let it soak in and repeat. The cake detailing is just lovely. Do not use any metal utensils or harsh scouring pads on the pan.
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