Tuesday, November 24, 2009

TWD - All In One Holiday (Mini) Bundt Cakes


Last Saturday night, I attended my high school reunion. It was one of those occasions where, almost until the last moment, I waivered as to whether or not I'd go. I wasn't one of the popular crowd at school, and did some regrettable things from time to time as all teenagers do, so I wasn't sure I wanted to revisit memories that I'd locked up and thrown away the key on.


However, I was brave, and I went. And I am glad that I did. It wasn't the ordeal that I imagined it might be, and dare I say it, I had fun. All that angst for nothing!


Tuesday with Dorie this week is a reunion of sorts, in that I re-made the All In One Holiday Bundt Cake, chosen by our host, Britin of The Nitty Britty.


Having made one large cake last time, I decided to halve the recipe and make mini bundts this time. I used a silicone pan and a metal pan to do this. All of the bundts in the silicone pan stuck, while none of the bundts in the metal pan stuck. Both pans were treated the same, so I am not sure what the story is. However, I do know that I will be sticking (forgive the pun) with metal pans in the future.

As ever, these cakes were delicious - moist, fruity and tangy. It is an absolute keeper of a recipe, and one of my favourite Dorie recipes.


You can check out everyone else's All In One Holiday Bundts at the TWD blogroll. If you'd like the recipe, it will be posted on The Nitty Britty.
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21 comments:

  1. TammyNovember 24, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I loved this cake too. I have some mini bundt tins which I think I have only used once, I must dig them out!

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  2. AmandaNovember 24, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I read that from someone else about the silicone pan, how odd! I made this a few weeks ago and mine stuck, so I bought a new bundt pan on national bundt day LOL I am making it again tomorrow, hoping it doesn't stick!

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  3. Jules SomeoneNovember 24, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    I can never get a silicon pan to work the right way! Love those minis.

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  4. PamelaNovember 24, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    I've read that others have had problems with the silicone pans in the past. Guess I will stick with metal. I made minis, too. Great for the freezer. Glad you enjoyed the reunion. :o)

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  5. FinlaNovember 24, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    I love those mini budn't, looks so so perfect.

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  6. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaNovember 24, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    I'm tossing up whether to go to my HS reunion or not! I think I'll be debating with myself up until the night! lol

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  7. HindyNovember 24, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    Love your mini-bundts! I plan to make this recipe again over the holidays because I only got one piece and forget what it tasted like.

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  8. UnknownNovember 25, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Love the mini-bundts--they look terrific! Silicon's dont work for me either!

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  9. FlourchildNovember 25, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    Im so happy you went to your class reunion. I think we all feel the way you did about it!
    YOur mini bundts look fantastic..what a great idea to make minis!
    This recipe is a keeper..

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  10. nataliaNovember 25, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Ciao ! Lovely cake and I'm glad you enjoied the party ! Mine stuck too in the silicon pan (but the shape it's too fancy) Baci !

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  11. IvyNovember 25, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    The mini cakes look beautiful. I couldn't find the recipe though.

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  12. PalidorNovember 25, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Awww, those mini bundts are adorable! Glad you had a good time at your reunion.

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  13. Nutmeg NannyNovember 25, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    These look great! I love your mini bundt pan. I need to find one around here....

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  14. AnonymousNovember 26, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    The minis look great! I just ordered a mini bundt pan which should be arriving soon.

    I'm glad that your reunion turned out to be fun. I have one coming up next year and I'm pretty sure I'm not going.

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  15. RomaineNovember 26, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Have never tried the silicone pans--thinking now that I won't.

    Your little bundts are so cute and user-friendly.

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  16. margotNovember 26, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    What cute mini Bundts, this one is definitely worth repeating. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about silicon bakeware, enough to make me not want to try it.

    I'm glad you enjoyed your reunion!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 26, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    I have never tried silicon pans. Always anxious about putting plastic inhigh heat.

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  18. SusanNovember 26, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    I like your minis. I baked this last week and it was so good. I may have to try minis next time.

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  19. The Caked CrusaderNovember 26, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    There is something so cute about mini bundt cakes - they're so sweet!
    I have a mini bundt tin but I've never used it....wish I could say it was the only tin I'd not used but.....

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  20. isaNovember 29, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Your minis are so adorable! I loved this cake too.

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  21. TeaLadyDecember 5, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Good idea to make the minis. Eat a whole one alone and not feel guilty.

    Glad you enjoyed your reunion. they usually do turn out to be better than expected.

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