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10 Best Bundt Pans for the Most Beautiful Cakes

They come in all shapes and sizes.

By Kate Trombly O'Brien and
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Baking is one of the very best parts about the holiday season. You get to whip out all your fanciest pans and create to your heart's content. If you're looking for a unique and pretty cake to make from scratch this year, try one of Ree Drummond's favorite types—a Bundt cake! But first things first: you need one of the best Bundt pans out there for your masterpiece.

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Bundt pans have a hole in the middle, which means increased heat circulation in the oven and a perfectly baked cake every time. But the best thing about a fluted pan is that it molds your cake into an extra-special shape—and there are so many different sizes, designs, and materials out there! While most are crafted from aluminum, there are also ceramic-coated and flexible silicone options on the market depending on your preference. (They also happen to make great kitchen gifts and gifts for bakers, FYI!)

The Pioneer Woman has so many Bundt cake recipes, it's hard to choose a favorite. Try lemon pound cake, mini Bundt cakes, perfect pound cake, or one of Ree's late mother-in-law's classic holiday recipes: Christmas rum cake. Don't forget to check out these tips for baking with a Bundt pan, too! It's not hard to prep a pan, but you want to make sure all your hard work releases in one beautiful piece. So throw on some festive pajamas, get in the kitchen, and bake something special in one these best bundt pans! And don't forget the extra helping of glaze on the top. 😋

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Ree's Favorite

Nordic Ware Jubilee Bundt Pan

Nordic Ware Jubilee Bundt Pan
$38 at Amazon
Credit: Amazon

Ree says: "I once bought this beautiful, brilliant bundt pan in a fit of culinary impulse. I had no idea what I was going to do with it, I just knew I had to make it mine!" And we can't blame her!

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Best Value

Wilton Nonstick 9-Inch Fluted Tube Pan

Wilton Nonstick 9-Inch Fluted Tube Pan
Credit: Amazon

Whether you’re making your first bundt cake or your 300th, this medium-size pan will give you great results every time. Plus, it's nonstick, so your cakes will be easy to remove.

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Ree's Style

The Pioneer Woman 11-Inch Nonstick Floral Fluted Cake Pan

The Pioneer Woman 11-Inch Nonstick Floral Fluted Cake Pan
Credit: Walmart

Since Ree loves bundt cakes so much, it's no surprise there's a gorgeous Pioneer Woman version at Walmart. This 11-cup pan has a floral motif etched in the top!

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Best Design

Nordic Ware Vintage Star Bundt Pan

Nordic Ware Vintage Star Bundt Pan
Credit: Williams Sonoma

This pan will make any cake the star of the show! It's perfect for holiday baking or any time you want to make something really special.

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Best Ceramic Option

CasaWare Ceramic Coated NonStick Fluted Cake Pan

CasaWare Ceramic Coated NonStick Fluted Cake Pan
Credit: Amazon

This speckled ceramic pan is a bit of a departure from the traditional bundt pan, but it can withstand high heat and release the cake just as well as the other kinds. Plus, it comes in a few colors!

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Best Budget Pick

Wilton Bake It Better Nonstick Flower Fluted Tube Cake Pan

Wilton Bake It Better Nonstick Flower Fluted Tube Cake Pan
Credit: Walmart

This nonstick pan is pretty, functional, and affordable! Your cakes will slide easily out of the pan and look like beautiful blooming flower petals.

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Editor's Pick

Nordic Ware Platinum Collection Anniversary Bundt Pan

Nordic Ware Platinum Collection Anniversary Bundt Pan
Now 33% Off
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This pan is tried and true: It's generous in size and the design is pretty but classic. Bonus—the handles make it extra easy to get your cake in and out of the oven.

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Best Design

Nordic Ware Platinum Collection Heritage Bundt Pan

Nordic Ware Platinum Collection Heritage Bundt Pan
Credit: Amazon

This pan's deep swirls will give your cake nice sharp grooves and a dramatic flair. You'll love this one for cakes with glazes so the design can show through.

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Best Mini

The Pioneer Woman Floral Nonstick Metal Cast Cakelet Pan

The Pioneer Woman Floral Nonstick Metal Cast Cakelet Pan
Now 24% Off
Credit: Walmart

Mini bundt cakes are so fun, but this pan will take your cakes to a whole new level! It includes scaled-down floral designs that are perfect for The Pioneer Woman style.

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Best Silicone Pan

Trudeau Fluted Cake Pan Silicone Bakeware

Trudeau Fluted Cake Pan Silicone Bakeware
Now 20% Off
Credit: Amazon

This sprinkle-themed cake pan brings all of the fun—display it on your shelves all year long! Plus, silicone means your cakes will be super easy to unmold.

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