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Novery 9.5" Non-stick Cake Pan, Heavy Duty Carbon Steel Fluted Tube Baking Pan

Will the Novery 9.5-inch fluted tube pan give me an impressive cake that releases cleanly, or should I choose another Bundt pan?

If you want a classic ring cake without fussing over frosting, this Novery pan is a practical pick: it has a 9.5-inch outer diameter, a 3-inch height and a nonstick surface. Its center tube and fluted sides suit pound cake, monkey bread and chocoflan, while the dark carbon-steel pan is made for regular oven baking. For the best chance of getting those ridges and crevices to release intact, grease it carefully and wash it gently. Choose it for a useful everyday size; choose Nordic Ware if you want a larger, more detailed Bundt.

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Will a cake slide right out without sticking?

The nonstick coating gives you a helpful head start, but the grooves still need attention. Brush softened butter or shortening into every flute and around the center tube, then dust with flour unless your recipe says otherwise. Let the cake settle briefly after baking, loosen the outer edge and tube gently with a soft tool, and invert it while it is still warm. Hand-wash with a soft sponge and skip metal utensils to protect the coating.

Is this the right size for family baking?

The 9.5-inch outer diameter and 3-inch height make this a sensible size for a family dessert or a dish to bring to a gathering. Its extra-large center tube suits traditional ring-cake recipes. Check your recipe’s pan size before pouring: Bundt recipes vary, and overfilling can leave you with a messy oven. If you regularly bake big batches, the 12-cup Nordic Ware is the roomier choice.

Can you bake chocoflan in a nonstick Bundt pan?

Yes. A fluted tube pan works well for chocoflan, and the nonstick coating can help the set custard and cake release together. Grease the pan thoroughly, especially around the tube and grooves, and follow a reliable recipe’s water-bath instructions. Keep water in the larger outer roasting pan, not inside the cake pan, and take care not to splash it over the rim.

Will it brown evenly, and how should I look after it?

The tube helps heat reach the middle of the cake, while carbon steel is a sturdy everyday baking material. For an even bake, place the pan on the oven’s center rack and use the temperature and timing in your recipe; dark pans can brown the outside faster than lighter-colored ones, so start checking near the early end of the suggested baking time. Let the pan cool before cleaning, and don’t soak it for long or attack stuck caramel with a scraper. Gentle handling is what keeps a nonstick pan useful.

How they compare

Novery 9.5" Non-stick Cake Pan, Heavy Duty Carbon Steel Fluted Tube Baking Pan
Novery 9.5" Non-stick Cake Pan, Heavy Duty Carbon Steel Fluted Tube Baking Pan

A handy 9.5-inch nonstick tube pan for pound cake, monkey bread and chocoflan.

Set9.5 inches x 9.5 inches x 3 inches
Weight1.1 lb
Dimensions (as listed)9.5 × 9.5 × 3 in
Warranty—
ColorBlack
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Bakeware 9-1/2-Inch Fluted Cake Pan,Silver
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Bakeware 9-1/2-Inch Fluted Cake Pan,Silver

A 9.5-inch fluted pan with heavy-gauge steel, dishwasher-safe cleanup and a limited lifetime warranty.

Set9.5-Inch
Weight0 lb
Dimensions (as listed)4.3 × 4.3 × 1.5 in
WarrantyLimited lifetime warranty
ColorFluted Cake Pan
Nordic Ware Original Bundt, 12-Cup, Silver
Nordic Ware Original Bundt, 12-Cup, Silver

A 12-cup cast-aluminum Bundt pan for larger cakes and especially crisp, detailed ridges.

Set12-Cup
Weight0.1 lb
Dimensions (as listed)10.5 × 10.5 × 4 in
WarrantyLifetime Warranty
ColorSilver

Who it suits

This set is for the home baker who wants one straightforward fluted pan for pound cake, monkey bread, holiday desserts or an occasional chocoflan, and values easy release more than a large, elaborate Bundt design.

What you give up

  • Its 9.5-inch size is less generous than Nordic Ware’s 12-cup pan, so it is not the one I’d pick for oversized gatherings or recipes written for a larger Bundt.
  • You give up the more intricate cake detail offered by Nordic Ware’s cast-aluminum design.

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Questions buyers ask

Can you bake a Bundt pan in a water bath?

Yes: set the cake pan inside a larger roasting pan and add water to the outer pan, following your recipe. Keep the water below the cake pan’s rim so it does not slosh into the batter, and use care when moving the hot, water-filled setup.

Do one-piece Bundt pans leak in a water bath?

A solid one-piece pan has no seam for water to seep through, so a water bath around its outside should not leak into the cake. The important thing is to keep the water level below the pan’s rim; a removable-base pan is a different case.

Does caramel ruin a nonstick Bundt pan coating?

Caramel does not automatically ruin a nonstick coating, but hardened or burnt sugar can be stubborn and tempting to scrape off. Let the pan cool, soak it in warm water, and clean it with a soft sponge rather than metal tools.

What is the best pan for chocoflan in a water bath?

For a smaller recipe that fits a 9.5-inch fluted pan, the Novery is a practical choice because its nonstick surface can help the custard-and-cake dessert release. Pick the Nordic Ware instead when your recipe calls for a larger 12-cup pan or you want a more detailed Bundt shape. In either case, use the recipe’s water-bath directions and keep the water in the outer roasting pan.

Can a water bath make a nonstick coating peel?

A water bath by itself should not peel a sound nonstick coating. Scratches, harsh cleaning and abrupt temperature changes are better reasons to be cautious: let the pan cool before washing, and avoid scraping or plunging a hot pan into cold water.

How do I stop a pound cake from sticking in the ridges?

To keep pound cake from sticking, coat the base and sides of every flute, not just the broad inner and outer walls. After baking, let the cake rest briefly and loosen the edges gently before turning it out. Avoid sharp metal tools, which can scratch the coating.

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