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[RespectLife]

On 4/24/2014 Irish Rosebud said:

RespectLife, that Bundt pan has so many nooks and crannies (it's the Nordic Ware "stained glass" pan) that it really requires a good pan coating for a clean release. I've never been disappointed with Wilton's product. I use it for all my Bundt cakes, with the exception of chocolate cakes. For that I use melted butter + cocoa, applied with a pastry brush.

Thanks Irish...that is such a great tip using the melted butter & cocoa! I just love Recipe Swap! I am learning all the time!

[Irish Rosebud]

Lulu, I think the flavor in the strawberries matters for this recipe. I grow my own strawberries in hanging baskets but don't have any in yet. The supermarket strawberries just can't compete. If I'd had my own berries, I probably would have just used those in the batter, as in the original recipe. I'll try this again when mine come in.

Adding: You're very welcome, RespectLife! I think we ALL learn here, and it makes coming here fun and friendly!

[FunkyHulaGirl]

Irish Rosebud - What's that pan called? I've never seen that one!

[Irish Rosebud]

Hi, Funky! I'm going to try to post a link. If it doesn't come through, it's the "Nordic Ware Stained Glass Bundt Cake Pan," and it's on sale at Williams-Sonoma for $21.99.

"The majestic stained glass windows of French cathedrals provided the architectural inspiration for this elegant cake pan." I thought it was appropriate for Easter time.

Link

[lulu2]

On 4/24/2014 Irish Rosebud said:

Hi, Funky! I'm going to try to post a link. If it doesn't come through, it's the "Nordic Ware Stained Glass Bundt Cake Pan," and it's on sale at Williams-Sonoma for $21.99.

"The majestic stained glass windows of French cathedrals provided the architectural inspiration for this elegant cake pan." I thought it was appropriate for Easter time.

Link

I've purchased some interesting Nordic Ware cake pans on eBay.

[tkins]

On 4/24/2014 Irish Rosebud said:

RespectLife, that Bundt pan has so many nooks and crannies (it's the Nordic Ware "stained glass" pan) that it really requires a good pan coating for a clean release. I've never been disappointed with Wilton's product. I use it for all my Bundt cakes, with the exception of chocolate cakes. For that I use melted butter + cocoa, applied with a pastry brush.

I will have to try the melted butter + cocoa tip next time I make a cake (even if it is not chocolate, might add a nice hint of chocolate). I like to sprinkle some sugar (regular or flavored either cinnamon or spiced blend Sugar or I have some with a hint of vanilla) gives it an interesting crunch. I have always been curious about the cute cake pans (flowers and what not), but with all those nooks and cranies, I figured they were a pain to clean. How is the clean up of all those nooks and cranies?

tkins

[Irish Rosebud]

Tkins, I haven't had a problem cleaning it. I just squirt dishwashing liquid into it, fill it with hot water, and let it sit for a little while then just wipe it out with a dishcloth and air dry. I have a few decorative Nordic Ware Bundt and loaf pans, all with the same nonstick finish, and clean them all the same way. They're really low maintenance but don't look it!

[shoppinggirl59]

Can't wait to try this. Looks delicious !!

Shopping girl

[FunkyHulaGirl]

Thanks Irish! I'll have to add it to my collection, you troublemaker, you!

Have you seen these - they're next on my list:

[Irish Rosebud]

Why, yes. Yes I have, Funky!

I have the "Heritage" Bundt pan (the one on top). I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. It makes the most beautiful cake you've ever seen. If you get it, try a chocolate Bundt cake with a chocolate ganache frosting.... (heaven)

The bottom one, the "Jubilee," is on my Amazon wish list.

I guess you can tell I have a weakness for Bundt cakes and decorative Bundt pans. (Yeah, I'm a troublemaker, and an enabler.)