The international day of the bundt: the bundt cake day

November 15th is the day when millions of Americans take out their bundt pans to work, because it is Bundt Cake Day, the international day of the bundt cake. This date has become so popular in an unimaginable way in recent years (in fact, the success of the bundt day is so great that its celebration has also reached Spain), and in this post I will tell you a little about this day and why there are so many people who are passionate about bundt pans and the beautiful cakes you make with them.

I mentioned that there would be millions of Americans celebrating this day, and I'm not exaggerating: Nordic Ware has sold more than 60 million bundt pans over the years . But let's start at the beginning...

In the 1950s and '60s, bundt pans became known and popular when Nordic Ware trademarked the "Bundt" name and began selling its signature pans.

Bundts were inspired by the European fruit tarts called Gugelhupf or Kugelhupf . The funny thing is that Nordic Ware had no idea that they would be so successful: at first, sales were low, and they were even on the verge of stopping production. But suddenly, in 1963, there was a book that mentioned them, none other than the New Good Housekeeping Cookbook , and sales skyrocketed.

Nordic Ware kugelhopf mold

Other coincidences followed , such as in 1966 the second prize in a very important pastry competition went to the so-called Tunnel of Fudge, and the success and popularity of these moulds continued to increase, to the point where they set a day to celebrate Bundt Day, which was November 15.

In my opinion, it may seem like too much for it to become so popular one day that it has been established by a brand, but it is not exaggerated that there are so many people in love with these moulds: only when you have one in your hands you can see the aplomb they have and appreciate the quality of their material, understanding the difference with many other moulds; and when you try it and make a bundt cake with it, you fall in love with how well defined its shapes are and the wonderful cakes that they allow you to make at home... cakes that, despite not having fondants (of which you know I am not a big fan) are one hundred percent decorative and attractive.

There is also one thing you only understand when you have a bundt cake, and that is why people want more than one : you are so captivated by what you can make with a simple mould, that you want to be able to vary the shape, and that is why it happens that whoever has one usually ends up wanting another one... Or more! There are so many different ones and they are all so pretty!

That's why I liked this photo that Carmen, author of Yerbabuena en la cocina , sent me so much, because I think it defines very well what these molds mean to many: a treasure.

What is a bundt pan and how to use it

Bundt molds have a "chimney" in the middle to help properly bake all the batter, ensuring that the inside is also well prepared. They are very versatile not only in shapes, but in recipes: you can make a simple, basic and traditional sponge cake recipe in them so that it takes a nice shape, or more elaborate ones resulting in a spectacular cake. They are also great for making flans and puddings, gelatins, or even used to make breads, among others. After all, it is a non-stick mold in which you can bake any preparation , with the peculiarity that it will take the shape of the mold.

NOTE: You can bake almost any type of cake you normally make at home in a bundt cake pan, with the added benefit of having it take the beautiful shape of the bundt pan. It is the pan that gives its name to the type of cake you get.

There are no big secrets to using them, but there are a few important guidelines to follow. Personally, I would like to highlight:

• Grease the mould very well with butter or release spray , making sure that the nooks and crannies are greased with a kitchen brush . I love the spray , because it leaves no smell or taste and the bundt always comes out perfectly. I don't recommend greasing it with oil, because a few days ago I read an article that the remains of oil in the mould is what often causes the remains to burn in second baking and the dough to stick.
• When you put the dough into the mould, lift it and drop it several times on the marble or table, tapping the bottom of the mould. This will ensure that the mould and its corners are filled correctly and that the air contained in the dough is released.

• To unmold properly, the temperature and baking time are very important, as is taking it out of the oven when it is really done . If it is not baked enough, the dough will still be stuck to the mold... It will come off correctly if the cake is well done (you may even notice that the dough is separated from the mold by a few millimeters when it is already well done). You can check that it is done with a Nordic Ware bundt thermometer .
• When you take the cake out of the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes . No more, no less, otherwise it will be too soft and break, or on the contrary it will stick to the mold.
• Above all, do not insert any hard utensil to remove it, it could damage the mold!

Bundt recipes: many recipes to make in your bundt pan

On a day like International Bundt Day, when you want to bake a delicious bundt cake, what you can't miss are recipes, so here are some, all of them delicious:

Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Chocolate bundt cake with frosting
O range chiffon cake with candied orange glaze
Hummingbird Bundt Cake
Chocolate Bundt Cake
Lemon and yogurt bundt cake with cheese and thyme glaze
Chestnut and chocolate bundt cake
Angel bundt cake
Pumpkin and mandarin bundt cake
Orange Bundt Cake
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
Coffee Bundt Cake
Lemon Bundt Cake
Ginger, lemon and white pepper Bundt cake

But wait! We have many more on the blog: in this Bundt Cakes section of the blog you will see all the recipes we have to make in your bundt pan.

And if what you are missing is a mould of this kind or you want to expand your range, at Claudia&Julia we are one of the leading representatives of Nordic Ware in the country, so I invite you to see this section with everything that the brand offers us.

Enjoy your day, and especially your bundt!