Bundt pans are sold by their diameter and by how many cups they hold. A 7 1/2-inch pan holds about 6 cups, a 9-inch pan holds about 9 cups and a 10-inch pan holds about 12 cups. Use the chart to find your pan and to match it to a recipe.
Bundt Pan Sizes Chart
| Diameter and depth | Approximate volume | Metric size | Approximate volume in liters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 1/2 x 3 inches | 6 cups | 19 x 8 cm | 1.4 liters |
| 9 x 3 inches | 9 cups | 23 x 8 cm | 2.1 liters |
| 10 x 3 1/2 inches | 12 cups | 25 x 9 cm | 2.8 liters |
Capacity is measured to the brim. Manufacturers differ, and decorative designs hold less than plain fluted pans of the same width, so measure your pan with water before trusting the label.
How Much Batter a Bundt Pan Takes
Fill a Bundt pan about two-thirds full so the cake has room to rise. For a 12-cup pan that is about 8 cups of batter, and for a 6-cup pan about 4 cups. Most recipes written for a 9×13 cake or a boxed cake mix make a volume of batter that suits a 10- or 12-cup pan.
Choosing a Size
- 6-cup: a small cake for 6 to 8 people, or a half-batch recipe.
- 9-cup: a mid-size cake, good for most single-box cake mixes.
- 12-cup: the standard recipe size, also called a full-size or 10-inch Bundt pan.
Swapping Bundt Pans
Divide the volume of the pan you want to use by the volume in the recipe. For example, a recipe for a 12-cup pan going into a 9-cup pan needs about three-quarters of the batter. Because the batter depth will be similar, the baking time changes little, but start checking early.
If the new pan makes the batter deeper than the original, the cake takes longer to cook and needs a slightly lower oven temperature to keep the outside from over-browning. A shallower batter cooks faster.
Bundt Pan to Other Pans
The 9-inch Bundt at 9 cups is close to a 9 x 9 x 1 1/2-inch square at 8 cups. The 12-cup Bundt is close to the 10 x 10 x 2-inch square at 12 cups. A 9×13 pan holds about 14 cups, but a Bundt cake bakes deeper than a sheet cake, so expect a longer bake.
Prepping the Pan
Grease every groove with softened butter or baking spray that contains flour, then dust with flour or cocoa. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then turn it out while it is still warm so it does not stick.
Quick Answers
How many cups is a standard Bundt pan? Usually 12 cups.
How can I check the capacity? Fill it with water by the cupful to the brim.
Can I bake a Bundt recipe in a loaf pan? Only a portion of it, because a standard loaf pan holds far less.
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