How Long Should Bundt Cake Cool before Removing from the Pan?

Cool the bundt cake just long enough before removing it from the pan.

Removing Too Soon

If you un-pan your bundt cake immediately from the oven, it may be too warm to hold its shape and fall apart. Cakes also continue to cook from the residual heat from the pan after removal from the oven, and it may not be quite finished yet.

Removing Too Late

If the cake cools while still in the pan, it may adhere to the sides of the pan and not come out. This is especially true in cakes with fruit or other sticky fillings.

Bottom Line

Check the recipe for cooling instructions. If it doesn't indicate anything, let the cake cool for about 10 minutes after removal from the oven, run a knife around the edge and invert on a plate to continue cooling.

References

• Baking 911.com: Bundt Cakes
• Nordicware: How To Bake The Perfect Bundt Cake