When to Grease Bundt Pan?

Grease the pan just prior to adding the batter
Most recipes start out, "Preheat your oven. Grease your pan..." We've found that greasing a non-stick Bundt pan too far ahead of time allows the oil to slide down the inside of the pan and pool in the bottom.

Should you grease a Bundt pan?

The secret to getting your Bundt cake out of the pan cleanly every time isn't to just use a nonstick pan and grease it well (although both of these steps help), but instead you want to create a nonstick layer between the pan and the batter. ... The sugar method is best for Bundts that won't be getting a frosting or glaze.

How do you keep a bundt cake from sticking to the pan?

They suggest using a baking spray that contains flour and spreading it over the pan with a pastry brush. The benefit of a baking spray with flour is it's the best of both pan-release worlds — fat and flour all in one — without having to twist your arms and potentially cover the kitchen floor with flour.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.