Bundt cake

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Bundt Cake
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A Bundt cake (

Pillsbury
saw the cakes gain widespread popularity.

Etymology

Babka (cake)
in a Bundt shape

The Bundt cake derives in part from a European brioche-like cake called Gugelhupf. In the north of Germany and the southern Anglia peninsula Gugelhupf is traditionally known as Bundkuchen (German pronunciation: [ˈbʊntkuːxn̩]), a name formed by joining the two words Bund and Kuchen (cake).[1]

Opinions differ as to the significance of the word Bund. One possibility is that it means "bunch" or "bundle", and refers to the way the dough is bundled around the tubed center of the pan.[1] Another source suggests that it describes the banded appearance given to the cake by the fluted sides of the pan, similar to a tied sheaf or bundle of wheat.[2] Some authors have suggested that Bund instead refers to a group of people, and that Bundkuchen is so called because of its suitability for parties and gatherings.[3][4]

Uses of the word bund outside of Europe to describe cakes can be found in Jewish-American cookbooks from around the start of the 20th century.[5][6] The alternative spelling "bundte" also appears in a recipe as early as 1901.[7]

Design

Bundt-style pans in silicone and metal

Bundt cakes do not conform to any single recipe; instead, their characterizing feature is their shape. A Bundt pan generally has fluted or grooved sides, and is usually coated to make releasing the cake easier. Like other tube or ring style pans, the central tube allows faster and more even heat distribution when baking large volumes of batter.[1][8]

Ring pans like Bundt molds heat faster than regular round pans and they bake deep cakes evenly even at diameters over 9 inches. Usually heating cores are recommended for even heat distribution in deep cake tins and standard cakes larger than 9 inches in diameter. To bake in standard sized tins, Bundt recipes need conversion. A standard 9-inch cake pan holds around six cups volume, so a 12-cup Bundt recipe will fill two standard cake pans, or one 13x9 sheet pan.[9]

Gugelhupf molds also have fluted sides, while other ring shaped molds like tube pans and savarin have straight sides to make releasing delicate fine crumb cakes like angel food cake easier.[10] Since the name "Bundt" is a trademark, similar pans are often sold as "fluted tube pans" or given other similar descriptive titles.[8] The trademark holder Nordic Ware produces Bundt pans only in aluminum, but similar fluted pans are available in other materials.[citation needed]

Despite the similar shape, a Gugelhupf differs from contemporary Bundt-style cakes in that it follows a particular yeast-based recipe, with fruit and nuts, and is often deeper in shape and more decorative.

gelatin salad, ice cream and even savory molded dishes like meatloaf.[13]

Rise to popularity

Rainbow Bundt cake, partially sliced

The people credited with popularizing the Bundt cake are American businessman

cookware company Nordic Ware based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. In the late 1940s,[14] Rose Joshua and Fannie Schanfield, friends and members of the Minneapolis Jewish-American Hadassah Society approached Dalquist asking if he could produce a modern version of a traditional cast iron Gugelhupf dish.[1] Dalquist and company engineer Don Nygren designed a cast aluminum version which Nordic Ware then made a small production run of in 1950. In order to successfully trademark the pans, a "t" was added to the word "Bund".[4] A number of the original Bundt pans now reside in the Smithsonian collection.[15]

Initially, the Bundt pan sold so poorly that Nordic Ware considered discontinuing it.

Pillsbury licensed the name Bundt from Nordic Ware and for a while sold a range of Bundt cake mixes.[4]

To date more than 60 million Bundt pans have been sold by Nordic Ware across North America.[20] November 15 has been named "National Bundt Day".[21]

See also

  • Angel food cake, an American sponge cake normally baked in a tube shaped pan
  • Gugelhupf, Austrian, German, and Swiss version with a similar shape
  • Wonder Pot, a stovetop pot which uses a similar design
  • Monkey Bread
    , a frosted pastry in a similar donut shape with pieces of bread making it a pull apart

References

  1. ^ a b c d Pfrengle, Hermann (January 22, 2005). "Who Brought the Bundt Cake?". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  2. ISBN 978-0-87349-365-9
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  3. ^ "Bundt Pan Creator H. David Dalquist, 86". The Washington Post. Associated Press. January 6, 2005. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Dowell, Sharon (May 17, 2006). "Bundt pan fans; Fluted cakes popular for six decades". The Oklahoman.
  5. OCLC 3903063
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  6. OCLC 13378934
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  7. ^ Kander, Lizzie Black (1901). "Bundte Kuchen". The Settlement Cook Book. Sandusky, OH: American Crayon Co. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Tube Pans". Fante's. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  9. ^ Splawn, Meghan (October 21, 2016). "Can You Bake a Bundt Pan Recipe in a Regular Pan?". Kitchn. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  10. ^ Cericola, Lisa (October 19, 2022). "What's the Difference Between a Tube Pan and a Bundt Pan?". Southern Living. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  11. ISBN 978-0-19-280681-9
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  12. ISBN 978-0-19-931361-7
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  13. ^ Christensen, Emma (May 11, 2022). "Beyond Bundt Cakes! 6 Things to do with Your Bundt Pan". Kitchn. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  14. ^
    ISBN 978-0-87351-585-6
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  15. ^ a b McKinney, Matt (February 24, 2007). "Smithsonian Gobbles up Bundt Pan". Star Tribune. Minneapolis. Archived from "Smithsonian%20gobbles%20up%20Bundt%20Pan%27")&xcal_numdocs=20&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  16. ^
    ISBN 978-0-517-70576-6
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  17. OCLC 378017
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  18. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  19. ^ Gregor, Clark (November 15, 2010). "In Celebration of a Famous MN Product Niche - The Bundt Pan". Newsroom - University of St. Thomas.
  20. ^ "About Us". Nordic Ware. Archived from the original on December 20, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  21. National Day Calendar
    . Retrieved November 19, 2022.

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