Wilton Stand-upCuddly Bear Cake Pan Review

I bought this pan when I was a newbie to cake decorating, so I was a little concerned that the results would not be good. I had never made a standing cake (the bear sits, but because the cake is upright, it is considered a standing cake). I had only made one decorated character cake at the time, so moving to what seemed like it should be a challenge seemed a big step. This reallly is a beginer friendly cake pan though. You simply follow the directions and the result is great.  It is a little unusual in that it is baked upside down and a tube is inserted, so it is also a tube cake, but it goes together well.

There are a few different examples of different bears to make. I like the Panda effect. The center of gravity for this standing cake is low, so it transports well. It is not likely to tip over in the car like some standing cakes would. Do drive reasonably though!

With this cake pan you are always making a bear, but this bear can still be be somewhat versatile. They are good for baby showers, birthday parties, zoo parties and such. Of all the standing cake pans to choose from, this is the easiest and most versatile and the result is impressive. I highly recommend it.