We love observing Martha Stewart's baked goods at any point in the calendar, but there's something about Easter that feels especially whimsical. The holiday encourages us to be playful with flower and animal motifs, with Martha Stewart's bunny cakes setting the example. They're a tasty twist on conventional Easter decor and surprisingly easy to recreate in your kitchen.
To achieve her uniquely shaped cakes, Martha turned to one of the most trusted bakeware companies in the country, Nordic Ware – a cult-favorite brand that has created durable pieces from Minneapolis since the '40s.
Martha used the Baby Bunny Cakelet (available at Amazon) to create a series of cute cakes just in time for the Easter weekend. 'Bunnies are coming! Easter is around the corner, [I used] Nordic Ware's bunny cake pan [and] my madeleine batter from Entertaining 1982. [It] works perfectly,' Martha shared via Instagram. Naturally, this tin best lends itself to this season, but there is never a bad time to make bunny cakes – so even if you can't receive yours before Easter, you can still cook like Martha in the weeks and months that follow.
Festive baking pans from Nordic Ware come in shapes and sizes, but none are quite as cute as this Martha-approved cake tin. Its cast aluminum ensures even heating for excellent results, while the platinum non-stick surfaces make releasing your cake (and cleaning up) simple. And, as the brand reminds us, these pans were designed with spring and summer entertaining in mind, but they will delight year-round.
Martha's endorsement alone is reason enough to invest in this cake pan, but she is not alone in her love for the brand. In the past, Jennifer Garner has praised (what is arguably) the brand's most famous product: the Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan (currently at Amazon), while, closer to home, our kitchen appliances editor, Lydia Hayman, who reviewed their autumn cake tin, says their tins will upgrade your cakes into works of art.
'I can’t recommend Nordic Ware tins enough. With their gorgeous and unique designs, they transform even the simplest cake into a work of art. You just need a baking spray that contains flour, like this one from Target to get seamless results,' Lydia says.
'I use my tins for all kinds of holiday parties for fuss-free centerpieces that get 'oohs and ahhs' from my guests every time – every host’s dream come true!'
You can shop for some more of our top Nordic Ware picks below, including Jennifer Garner's Bundt pan and a tin that's loved by Lydia. They're durable enough to stand as heirloom pieces for years ahead (and the price is surprisingly accessible).
It's easy to see why Jennifer Garner loves this cake tin. Not only is it the most interesting-shaped pan we've seen, but it's also easy to use, and offers great-tasting results. It's made from durable cast aluminum, offering the crispest, most intricate cake detail possible, while its heat conductivity ensures even browning of cakes and treats.
Made using a wide range of strikingly beautiful traditional and new pans designed by bakeware specialists Nordicware, this book is the perfect accompaniment to any cake pan owner. Chapters include everyday Bundts, and extra special cakes that will stop the show during any dinner party.
This particular pan is the perfect shape for pumpkin spice and other quick bread and cakes (yes, even now, as we enjoy springtime). Its nonstick interior ensures fine details are baked right into the cakes and provides superior baking performance.
