How to Bake the Perfect Bundt Cake with Nordic Ware

You don’t have to be a culinary expert to bake a perfect Bundt cake or bake in any of the various Nordic Ware shaped pans. You just need the proper tools and the inside know-how! Say goodbye to cake sticking to the sides of the pan and hello to the many “oohs” and “ahhs” you’ll get when presenting your work of art to guests or to the kids!

Helpful Hints & Tips for fail-safe results . . . . .

1. Prepare your tin.
Take a pastry brush and brush the pan inside preferably with melted butter (not margarine), working it into all the grooves of the pan. You can use oil as an alternative too, and dust with flour depending on what type of cake you are making, but we have found the best results are achieved with just butter.

2. Avoid bubbles in the cake mix.
To prevent air bubbles in the cake, slowly pour the cake mix into one corner of the pan and allow the mixture to flow in and around the cake tin. Gently tap the filled cake tin on the work top for a while; this will make the air bubbles/pockets rise up and away from the outside of the cake, and allow the cake mix to settle into all the details.

3. Showcase the details using a spatula.
Fill the pan about ¾ full to avoid overflow. With a spatula, push the mixture to the outside of the pan and the inside up the flute, pushing up the walls to the top; this will help the cake climb up the sides, giving you greater detail on the outside of the cake.

4. Bake and then cool for 10 minutes before inverting.
Place the pan on the centre shelf of the oven. Bake for time indicated then remove from oven and cool in the tin for 10 minutes (no less, no longer). This will allow a moisture barrier to build up between the pan and the cake. If you’re not sure if the cake is ready, we recommend you use a Nordic Ware Perfect Cake Tester with its colour change tip to indicate whether it is fully cooked. (Ask your Nordic Ware retailer for more details or visit www.nordicware.com). With oven gloves pick up the cake pan and gently shake the pan from side to side listening for thumping. (This indicates the cake is loose and ready to invert.) A plastic knife may be used to carefully loosen the cake around the centre tube and sides if sticking persists.

Never use metal utensils in any non-stick cake tin or it will scratch!

5. Invert, continue cooling and dust or drizzle.

Turn the cake out on to a plate or cooling rack and continue to cool. Dust with icing sugar using a sifter, drizzle your favourite sauce on top or use icing pens to highlight the detail and add decorations. ENJOY!

These cake pans work particularly well with denser cake mixes, i.e. Madeira, Chocolate or fruit cakes etc. because fewer bubbles mean more detail! Although particularly suitable for baking cakes in, the Nordicware Bundt baking pans are also perfect for creating amazing Jellies (but remember to just use ½ the amount of water that it recommends on the packet of jelly cubes), Mousses, Chocolates, Savoury breads even fruit filled Ice Sculptures!

REMEMBER – You are only limited by your imagination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Induction Cookware - Salamander Cookshop

Induction hobs only work with certain types of cookware.

Salamander Cookshop supply many different ranges to meet this need and are sure that you will find something suitable from the selection below:

Induction Cookware Manufacturers

Berndes Induction

Fissler Original Pro

SKK Induction

Le Pentole

Le Creuset 3 Ply

Couzon Cuisinox Elysee

Le Creuset TNS

Swiss Diamond Induction

Swift Supreme

How do Induction Hobs Work?

Induction hobs work using a strong electro magnet under the cooking area which creates an electric circuit when a suitable pan is placed on it. This then transfers heat to the base of the pan but the surface of the hob remains cool.

Benefits of Induction Cookware

Any food spills will not become burnt on, making the hob extremely easy to keep clean. In addition it is a very fast and responsive method of cooking as the cooking zones transfer the heat very quickly and then when the pan is removed, the circuit is broken, thus stopping the heating process instantly.

Induction hobs also have the advantage of being very energy efficient as only the base of the pan is heated and there is very little heat loss - thus helping to keep the kitchen cool. They also, of course, have the added benefit of improving safety in the kitchen because the surface stays cool.

All these advantages have combined to make induction cookers increasingly popular and customers who have invested in one will need to ensure that their cookware is suitable. You can do this by using a magnet to see if the base of your pan is magnetic.

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Food for Fort: On pepper grinders and curd cheese

Is there a pepper grinder that doesn't cost the earth and will reliably grind for a good few years?

The search for the perfect grinder is one of the many holy grails of the domestic kitchen. I have experimented with a good many, and cast virtually all of them aside with a sigh of disappointment. Trouble is, even mills of the same make seem to vary enormously in their efficiency.

I'm not a fan of those new-fangled electric grinders, not least because I am prone to be mesmerised by the drizzle of black powder falling on to my food and forget to take my finger off the button. I've had one trusty grinder for years; it's a classic waisted shape, 20cm tall, in dark beech, and grinds exactly as I like my pepper – quite coarsely. The only clue as to its provenance are the words "Madison – England" on a bar across the grinding bit at the bottom. Those whose approach to the science of pepper grinding is more thorough than mine seem to recommend ones made by French firm Peugeot, which has a vast range from £15 upwards (top of the range grinders are very dear).

The biggest selection I've come across is at salamandercookshop.com, but you'll find them in many cookery shops. The classic Peugeot grinder has one drawback, however – it's not the easiest in the world to fill.

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Top 5 Quirky Kitchen Utensils

Here are some of my favourite quirky kitchen utensils which are not necessary but fun and useful.

Sagaform 'Edge' Small Mortar

This innovative design for a pestle and mortar is made by Sagaform a Scandinavian tableware and kitchenware designer.

The base is made from a solid oak the sphere is made from pressed stoneware. You can use the small mortar to grind spices by rolling the sphere in the palm of your hand. It can also be a decorative item for your table and can be used to crush peppercorns and natural sea salt.

Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 5 cm
Price: £14.50
Materials: Oak, pressed stoneware

Joseph Joseph Fold Flat Grater

Joseph Joseph are one of my favourite kitchenware designers with some of the best space saving and cutting edge products.

The Flat Grater is another well designed product which can be completely folded flat and be stored easily in a drawer. A simple catch is what keeps the grater ridged when in use but is strong so it won’t break. The comfortable handle and sharp stainless blades make grating most foods an easy task.

Dimensions:
Flat: 18 x 18.5 x 1.2 cm
Folded: 18 x 10 x 10 cm
Price: £15.00
Materials: Stainless steel, plastic

Eddingtons Doll Washing Up Brush

The Eddingtons Doll washing up brushes are a great bit of fun for the kitchen and will make the washing up that little bit easier.

The brushes come with stands which have pictures of dresses to make the brush look like a doll. They are also a very good cleaning brush and can tackle most stains.

Salamander Cookshop have named the dolls with Holly, Lucy, Mandy, Nancy, Sally and Wendy.

Price: £7.00


Mastrad Steel Soap

The Steel Soap is a revolutionary way of getting rid of strong odours on your hands. It works buy the process of oxidation-reduction in which the atoms have their oxidation number changed. In simple terms rub the stone in your hand under cold water for a few seconds and any smell will be gone. The end of the stone is also shaped so you can get under your fingernails. It is great for onions and garlic.

Price: £9.00
Materials: Stainless steel

Trudeau Crumb Vacuum

These small crumb vacuums are a great way of tidying whilst you cook and make the whole clean up at the end that bit easier. It takes 2 AA batteries which are included and is available in three colours. You might think that a small motor with 2 AA batteries is not very powerful and won’t work but with a little downward pressure it is very affective.

Price: £8.00

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Joseph Joseph Chopping Board - Chop2Pot

The Chop2pot is an award winning chopping board from Joseph Joseph. It has a unique shape and design which allows the whole board to be folded into a chute so you can easily slide your chopped food into a pan. This prevents any food spilling onto the hob. The handle also has a locking feature so it will stay flat whilst chopping.

The board is made from polypropylene which is durable, heat resistant, dishwasher safe and won’t blunt your knives.

The Chop2Pot comes in two sizes (38 x 22 cm and 48 x 27 cm) and costs at £10.

Buy the Chop2pot Joseph Joseph Chopping Board