The Bundt pan is a dougnut shaped baking vessel designed and trademarked by Nordic Ware in the 1950s and 1960s. Inspired by the European cake Gugelhupf, the circular Bundt pan would become the most popular selling pan in the US. Since the original fluted Nordic Ware bundt pan design, a large range of different shapes and mini bundt pans exist.

Star anise is a wonderful spice named after the star shape of the anise pods. It contains a warm anise flavor and is frequently paired with cinnamon and clove. This post also covers star anise benefits to your health as well as ingredients to use as a star anise substitute.