Believe the hype. Ive baked hundreds of cakes and never had it where i had to be careful not to let the cake drop out of the pan on its own before i used this one. Dropps right out without a crumb stuck. Also totally unique look. If you have issues with this pan youve received a defective one or did something wrong. I do wish it was a little larger thoSmaller then I expected it doesn't hold as much batter as my other cake pans but I love the shape and quality of itI have written a similar review for another Nordic Ware pan. It’s me again. I am not paid by Nordic Ware, I just feel strongly about writing a review when I love a product. My review sounds the same but my pictures are different because I own and really have used this pan! Please pay attention to my tips about a good cake release paste and 10 minutes you need to wait before inverting pan.The detail is lovely and even simple decor like dusting, or drizzling a loose icing makes one look like a master. ?I use my own DIY cake release paste.Please WEIGH and whip up with handheld electric beater: 3oz lard/shortening, 3oz veg oil, 2oz flour together and store in mason jar. Stores indefinitely in fridge. Using a silicone brush, dip into jar and brush & stipple this paste into ever nook and cranny of your pan. It is an all-in-one grease AND flour paste. Not only is it economical, it is effective more than store bought sprays containing flour. This stuff is so great, I gift it to baker friends in small mason jars along with a silicone brush.Don't try to invert the cake too soon. After removing from the oven, let it cool 10 minutes. Set the timer so you are not tempted to try too soon, or let it sit in the pan too long such that the condensation makes the cake stick back onto the sides of the pan. 10 minutes, no sooner, no later - perfect release!The pan is well made, has a hefty weight, and a beautiful finish inside and out. You won’t regret it.This makes the most beautiful elegant cakes!!! I am totally in love. I have made 4 cakes already none stick !1/19/20 - Nordic Ware Brilliance Bundt PanI bought this Bundt pan less than a week before Christmas. saw a video for Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, where the pineapple, cut into halves, was placed vertically in a regular bundt pan in every other space, alternating with Maraschino Cherries. They are beautiful cakes. The bundt cake pan that I had was very old and the design is rounded and not as distinctive as they are today. So, I decided to get a new one. But then, I ran across this one. I thought it would do a better job supporting the pineapple in an upright position. I was leery of the narrow edges and points, but I figured, if I only used it to make Pineapple Upside-Down Cake at Christmas, it would be fine. As I mentioned, I bought/ordered this Bundt pan Less than a week before Christmas. It arrived on schedule, as advertised, the next day, thank goodness! I had just enough time to make a "test cake" before Christmas Eve, when I planned to make the cake for Christmas. It made an absolutely beautiful pineapple upside-down cakes! With the pineapple arcs at the top of the cake, it gave the top of the cake a lighter yellow glow, making it look special. I was very pleased with it. It definitely held its own compared to all of the others deserts we had after Christmas dinner. The valleys of the peaks & valleys around the cake make great cutting guides, as well.Regarding turning out the cake and cleaning the pan: I've made 3 Pineapple U-D Cakes in this Brilliance Bundt Pan. Two of the cakes, I used a timer to turnout the cakes 10 minutes after baking and I washed the pan immediately afterwards. The cakes came out of the pan very easily with a plop onto the cake plate. Cleaning was very easy. There was some brown sugar in the grooves, but it was still liquefied and easy to wash. I should mention that I was mindful to washing each groove. The third time I made a pineapple u-d cake, I forgot to set the timer after baking. It was about 45 minutes after baking, when I turned-out the cake. The cake came out easily without any issues. Again, there was brown sugar in a few of the grooves, but this time, it had crystallized. I washed the pan as I had previously. When I rinsed it, the brown sugar was still there. It took a little more scrubbing to remove the brown sugar, but it affected only about 5 grooves, so it wasn't so bothersome. This is just something to be aware of. I'll be more conscientious about setting my timer to turnout my cakes promptly after baking, in the future.Overall, I'm very pleased with the Nordic Ware Brilliance Bundt Pan. The cakes are beautifully, stunning. Cleaning is is easy. However, if your cake is baked with a sticky glaze or topping, like brown sugar, be sure to turnout your cake promptly and wash your pan immediately afterwards.Thank you for taking the time to read my review.Love the shape of the pan, like the size of slices, difficult to cleanThis pan produces an absolutely gorgeous pound cake! The pan is very stong and sturdy. Like most Nordic pans it has a very strong and solid build.I was a little nervous about my cake sliding out of the pan. But I had no issues. I used goop instead of cooking spray and with gentle tap on the bottom of the pan it slid right out.I read that a lot of people complained that there cake stuck to the pan. Only a cooking spray containing flour should be used. This is clearly stated on the directions. If your cookings spray doesn't contain flour yes your cake is going to stick.For best results, use goop. 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of shortening and one cup of vegetable oil. Mix all ingredients in a bowl then store in an airtight plastic container. Use a pastry brush to grease your pan making sure you get in all the crevices. Unless your pans interior is scratched your cake will not stick to any pan if you use goop.My only minor complaint is the pan requires a little extra time to clean up. Cake tends to get a little stuck in the cracks of the pan. You must wash this pan immediately so it doesn't harden. I didn't use a brush instead I used a few Q-tips and cleaned the crevices out. Very simple and easy.If you want a cake that will stand out I highly recommend this pan. This is now my favorite pan in my collection.Does a great job. Butter the pan, nooks crannies religiously and the cake or bread pops out. Relatively easy to clean but I find Le Creuset’s bundt tin easier to clean. The shape of cake looks brilliant. Baked a red velvet bake and stuffed mozzarella bread. The pan is not intended for mozzarella bread but the cooking is even hence used and it came out brilliant. I know it is expensive but go for it. U will love baking in it!First time Bundt cake baker… and I’m hooked. Actually this cake is for my sons birthday, he’s a Sonic the Hedgehog fan and somehow this particular tin seemed appropriate.Easy to use, looks great, I wondered about the Heirloom claim but actually I get it now - my daughters will love to get their hands on this!I did Butter the inside and then added dark chocolate cocoa powder (it’s not burnt)I am so excited that this Nordic Ware 85777 Brilliance Bundt baking tin has just arrived.19th January 2020 - I have finally used this baking tin and it is excellent. Why do I like Nordic Ware bundt tin? It is made extremely well, better than any of the bundt tins which are made in Europe. It is made with thick metal and heavy and this means it has good heat distribution. I bake in at a lower temperature and for a shorter duration thereby saving energy and be more environmentally friendly.NordicWare tins have a great weight to them – reassuringly solid and well made. Although they're expensive you get the sense they will last a lifetime.I bought this as a Christmas present which suited the gold finish, which only appears on the outside. I loved the shape of the pan and think the sharp angles encourage the cake to release smoothly, so long as it's properly greased.Overall a great holiday or birthday present for an avid baker.Beautiful results..Best quality bundt pan !! Cakes came straight out,very easy to clean.Pricey but absolutely worthy and should last forever! I love it