Just T
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Post by Just T on Aug 21, 2024 20:02:44 GMT
I have never had luck making Bundt cakes. I've only made them a few times, and they never really come out of the pan nicely, even when I used Bakers Joy spray to get in all the crevices.
I am making a cake Saturday for my mom's birthday, and I want to make a strawberry pound cake that is in a Bundt pan. There are so many different ones on Amazon, I have no idea what to get. There are a few that are a little fancier, but they also have more crevices which makes me nervous.
Do you have one you love that the cake comes out of easily?
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Post by lisae on Aug 21, 2024 20:09:42 GMT
Williams Sonoma gold tone bundt pan is the absolute best. It is a genuine Bundt pan. I've never had one better. Cakes come out perfect every time.
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Post by snugglebutter on Aug 21, 2024 20:10:08 GMT
USA Pans are my favorite. I don't have their Bundt, but if I was buying one today that is probably what I would get.
Their pans are hand wash only and you aren't supposed to use cooking sprays on them. Everything slides right out.
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Post by Just T on Aug 21, 2024 20:17:24 GMT
I don't see a williams sonoma one on amazon.
I do see a USA one, though. Maybe I will try that. It does make me nervous to think about not putting anything on it. LOL
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Aug 21, 2024 21:05:52 GMT
I think the Williams Sonoma pans are Nordic Ware. That’s the brand I generally buy.
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Post by Just T on Aug 21, 2024 21:19:17 GMT
I think the Williams Sonoma pans are Nordic Ware. That’s the brand I generally buy. Oh dang. Amazon is full of Nordic ware ones. I ended up ordering the USA one. |
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Post by bratkar on Aug 21, 2024 21:19:27 GMT
I don't see a williams sonoma one on amazon. I do see a USA one, though. Maybe I will try that. It does make me nervous to think about not putting anything on it. LOL Yeah, you are probably going to have to get a Williams Sonoma one at a Williams Sonoma store or Williams Sonoma PanMy mother has about 45 different Nordic Ware ones and has never had an issue with them, but she does advise, use butter and flower not Bakers Joy |
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Aug 21, 2024 21:23:12 GMT
I think the Williams Sonoma pans are Nordic Ware. That’s the brand I generally buy. Oh dang. Amazon is full of Nordic ware ones. I ended up ordering the USA one. USA pans are very good quality so it’s a great choice |
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Post by lisae on Aug 21, 2024 21:58:00 GMT
but she does advise, use butter and flower not Bakers Joy I agree. I tried Bakers Joy once and threw the rest of the can out. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 21, 2024 22:28:07 GMT
Also key is the timing of the unmolding. Wait about 10-15 minutes and then unmold it. If it sits too long, the sugar will start to crystallize and stick to the pan.
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Post by snugglebutter on Aug 21, 2024 22:48:50 GMT
I don't see a williams sonoma one on amazon. I do see a USA one, though. Maybe I will try that. It does make me nervous to think about not putting anything on it. LOL
I didn't know about the no sprays rule when I bought my first product from them, a muffin pan. It's still a good pan, just not quite as slick as before. I think it is just the sprays that are an issue, you can still butter/flour if you want. I do occasionally with the round cake pans and the 9x13 for brownies.
If it makes you really nervous, you could do a test run with a box mix.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 21, 2024 22:55:53 GMT
Nordic Ware is what I have and haven’t had any issues. For pans like that I usually mix up some of that cake goop and that works great for greasing pans. It’s equal amounts of vegetable shortening, all purpose flour and vegetable oil (whatever quantity you want just use equal parts, you can store the excess in a mason jar in the fridge for later use). Blend all of that together until it’s a liquid that you can paint on the inside of the pan with a pastry brush. It works great and the cakes release perfectly every time.
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Post by melanell on Aug 21, 2024 22:57:48 GMT
Ours is vintage, so it's not something I can suggest for anyone to go out and buy. It was something my mother-in-law was given when she first got married, and by the time I got married, DH did far more cooking & baking than his mother did. Add to that I love vintage things, so she gave us a several items from her kitchen, including her Bundt pan.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Aug 21, 2024 23:04:08 GMT
Nordic Ware is what I have and haven’t had any issues. For pans like that I usually mix up some of that cake goop and that works great for greasing pans. It’s equal amounts of vegetable shortening, all purpose flour and vegetable oil (whatever quantity you want just use equal parts, you can store the excess in a mason jar in the fridge for later use). Blend all of that together until it’s a liquid that you can paint on the inside of the pan with a pastry brush. It works great and the cakes release perfectly every time. That is the key, a good releasing agent. I have a cast iron one and use that recipe. My mom has a gold one from Williams Sonoma I think and she just uses regular spray and the cakes practiclally jump out of the pan. It is amazing. Mine I have to be careful to get every nook and cranny. |
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Post by tmarschall on Aug 22, 2024 0:36:47 GMT
Nordicware plus cheap/aldi nonstick spray for me. Although I used to have terrible luck until I bought a silicone bundt pan. That was a game changer...always a good result. I just wanted a really pretty one so I got the nordicware one.
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Post by NanaKate on Aug 22, 2024 14:29:49 GMT
but she does advise, use butter and flower not Bakers Joy I agree. I tried Bakers Joy once and threw the rest of the can out. Same. No luck at all with Baker’s Joy. I always use Pam spray and never had a problem. My Bundt pan is a cheapie I bought at WM on vacation because my granddaughter wanted to make Monkey Bread. I use it for Bundt cakes (with Pam spray) all the time and never had a problem. Good luck! |
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Post by sabrinae on Aug 22, 2024 15:11:06 GMT
I think the Williams Sonoma pans are Nordic Ware. That’s the brand I generally buy. Oh dang. Amazon is full of Nordic ware ones. I ended up ordering the USA one. I love USA Pam’s but I do spray them with nonstick spray before using. I’ve not had it hurt any of mine. Cake goop is the best of your worried about sticking. Just mix to get equal part shortening, veg oil and flour. Smear it in all the crevices. Let the cake cool 15 mins or so and then flip it out. If you let it cook too much it will stick. |
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Post by papersilly on Aug 22, 2024 17:18:47 GMT
another vote for Nordic Ware
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Post by smasonnc on Aug 22, 2024 17:25:09 GMT
Williams Sonoma gold tone bundt pan is the absolute best. It is a genuine Bundt pan. I've never had one better. Cakes come out perfect every time. I have the gold tone one and it works well, but it was stupidly expensive for a bundt pan. Tip: If you're buttering and flouring a pan for a chocolate cake, use cocoa powder and it will look nicer. |
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Post by Just T on Aug 23, 2024 14:40:52 GMT
Thanks for all the tips and ideas! I got my USA pan yesterday. It's such a nice pan! Now I want all USA pans. LOL
I'm going to make the mixture of flour, oil and shortening and cross my fingers! I will let you all know how my cake turns out!
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Post by scrapngranny on Aug 23, 2024 17:21:05 GMT
I have one from Pampered Chef that I love, but it is decades old.
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Post by mommaho on Aug 24, 2024 11:20:10 GMT
Thanks for the goop recipe - I had never heard of it and have always used Pam or just butter! Kind of makes me want to go get a new bundt pan.
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Post by ddly on Aug 24, 2024 14:55:19 GMT
Nordic ware with no stick baker’s spray with flour.
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