Bundt cakes are named after the signature ringed pan they’re baked in, often with ridges. No one particular recipe is used for bundt cake, as many different flavors of cake are made in a bundt pan. This maple cake recipe could also be made in a regular cake pan, but bake time may vary. Be sure to keep an eye on your maple cake and remove from the oven when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. If you choose not to use a bundt pan, I’d use the cream cheese filling as frosting between the layers, rather than filling before the bake.