The most important tool in the kitchen, and it can’t be bought.

True, I do have the experience!

Yes, the American bundt pan is definitely for a much “larger” cake… Especially in height. But like you said, with a careful eye, you can make it work just fine. I know you have the experience 🙂

Thank you. Yes there are differences between the two venues when it comes to Bundt pans. My Bundt pan is 10.5” (26.67 cm) wide by 3.8” deep. The hole at the bottom of the pan is about 3-4” (7.62 to 10.16 cm).

However, this is not a serious difference—the cake would be slightly less tall using my pan, which would require care not to over bake. Or I could use my angel food cake pan which is about the same size as your Bundt pan, but with a slightly smaller hole.

American Bundt cakes are generally wider and taller. The recipes tend to fill the pan enough that the fully baked cake is as tall as the depth of the pan.

Thanks for your response!

Fran

Apologies for the late response, Fran – your message went to spam for some unknown reason!

Measured rim to rim, this French bundt pan measures 23cm… But keep in mind it also had a 10cm hole in the middle. Our bundt pans seem to run a little different here.

I’d like to know the diameter of your bundt pan (inches or cm either is fine). If the diameter is similar to my US pan, I may be able to use it and just have it fill up less. If the diameter is smaller, I will likely switch out to one of my existing pans with a smaller diameter.

I’ve come to realize that bundt pans are less tall here in France. I think this is the only difference, Jennifer. Perhaps a serach for “French bundt pan” would help, but it’s basically just less volume, due to a lower “lip”.

Please enjoy! They’re the taste of childhood (and adulthood) for me, Sarah!

I see! Thank you so much. I was able to find some good french butter at my local Fresh Market and I plan to make your Sable Bretons this weekend.