Nordic Ware Brilliance Bundtlette, 5 Cup, Gold

Heavy & Sturdy. Beautiful shape. Have been using it for 5 months and it still releases perfectly with no sticking issues (I coat it with Pam Baking Spray, then put it in the freezer while I'm preparing the cake batter). Surprisingly easy to clean compared to some other bundt shapes (I use the Nordic Ware brush).

Fabulous bundt pan. Gorgeous, well designed, big enough for a Thanksgiving dinner dessert.If you have any Nordic ware pans, you already know.If you've never bought one, this is a great and spectacular start.

I have written a similar review for another Nordic Ware pan. It’s me again. I am not paid by Nordic Ware, I just feel strongly about writing a review when I love a product. My review sounds the same but my pictures are different because I own and really have used this pan! Please pay attention to my tips about a good cake release paste and 10 minutes you need to wait before inverting pan.The detail is lovely and even simple decor like dusting, or drizzling a loose icing makes one look like a master. 😊I use my own DIY cake release paste. It’s made as follows.Please WEIGH and whip up with handheld electric beater:3oz lard/shortening,3oz veg oil,2oz flour together and store in mason jar. Stores indefinitely in fridge. Using a silicone brush, dip into jar and brush & stipple this paste into ever nook and cranny of your intricate bundt pan.This is an all-in-one grease AND flour paste. Not only is it economical, it is effective more than store bought sprays containing flour. This stuff is so great, I gift it to baker friends in small mason jars along with a silicone brush.🤗Don't try to invert the cake too soon. After removing from the oven, let it cool 10 minutes. Set the timer so you are not tempted to try too soon, or let it sit in the pan too long such that the condensation makes the cake stick back onto the sides of the pan.10 minutes, no sooner, no later. Invert and voila! A perfect release!The pan is well made, has a hefty weight, and a beautiful finish inside and out. You won’t regret it.

I have several different Nordic where Bundt cake shapes and they are all lovely to look at an easy to dispense when I use cooking spray. This one is particularly nice for potluck because the design lends itself to evenly spaced slices.

1/19/20 - Nordic Ware Brilliance Bundt PanI bought this Bundt pan less than a week before Christmas. saw a video for Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, where the pineapple, cut into halves, was placed vertically in a regular bundt pan in every other space, alternating with Maraschino Cherries. They are beautiful cakes. The bundt cake pan that I had was very old and the design is rounded and not as distinctive as they are today. So, I decided to get a new one. But then, I ran across this one. I thought it would do a better job supporting the pineapple in an upright position. I was leery of the narrow edges and points, but I figured, if I only used it to make Pineapple Upside-Down Cake at Christmas, it would be fine. As I mentioned, I bought/ordered this Bundt pan Less than a week before Christmas. It arrived on schedule, as advertised, the next day, thank goodness! I had just enough time to make a "test cake" before Christmas Eve, when I planned to make the cake for Christmas. It made an absolutely beautiful pineapple upside-down cakes! With the pineapple arcs at the top of the cake, it gave the top of the cake a lighter yellow glow, making it look special. I was very pleased with it. It definitely held its own compared to all of the others deserts we had after Christmas dinner. The valleys of the peaks & valleys around the cake make great cutting guides, as well.Regarding turning out the cake and cleaning the pan: I've made 3 Pineapple U-D Cakes in this Brilliance Bundt Pan. Two of the cakes, I used a timer to turnout the cakes 10 minutes after baking and I washed the pan immediately afterwards. The cakes came out of the pan very easily with a plop onto the cake plate. Cleaning was very easy. There was some brown sugar in the grooves, but it was still liquefied and easy to wash. I should mention that I was mindful to washing each groove. The third time I made a pineapple u-d cake, I forgot to set the timer after baking. It was about 45 minutes after baking, when I turned-out the cake. The cake came out easily without any issues. Again, there was brown sugar in a few of the grooves, but this time, it had crystallized. I washed the pan as I had previously. When I rinsed it, the brown sugar was still there. It took a little more scrubbing to remove the brown sugar, but it affected only about 5 grooves, so it wasn't so bothersome. This is just something to be aware of. I'll be more conscientious about setting my timer to turnout my cakes promptly after baking, in the future.Overall, I'm very pleased with the Nordic Ware Brilliance Bundt Pan. The cakes are beautifully, stunning. Cleaning is is easy. However, if your cake is baked with a sticky glaze or topping, like brown sugar, be sure to turnout your cake promptly and wash your pan immediately afterwards.Thank you for taking the time to read my review.

The pan is crafted well a d makes a beautiful cake. This only drawback is is is smaller than 10 cups. I got lucky I have to because my favorite pound cake recipe for one cake filled them both.

This pan produces an absolutely gorgeous pound cake! The pan is very stong and sturdy. Like most Nordic pans it has a very strong and solid build.I was a little nervous about my cake sliding out of the pan. But I had no issues. I used goop instead of cooking spray and with gentle tap on the bottom of the pan it slid right out.I read that a lot of people complained that there cake stuck to the pan. Only a cooking spray containing flour should be used. This is clearly stated on the directions. If your cookings spray doesn't contain flour yes your cake is going to stick.For best results, use goop. 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of shortening and one cup of vegetable oil. Mix all ingredients in a bowl then store in an airtight plastic container. Use a pastry brush to grease your pan making sure you get in all the crevices. Unless your pans interior is scratched your cake will not stick to any pan if you use goop.My only minor complaint is the pan requires a little extra time to clean up. Cake tends to get a little stuck in the cracks of the pan. You must wash this pan immediately so it doesn't harden. I didn't use a brush instead I used a few Q-tips and cleaned the crevices out. Very simple and easy.If you want a cake that will stand out I highly recommend this pan. This is now my favorite pan in my collection.

Love the bundt pan. Baked a cake yesterday and it turned out great