Sometimes that decoration or decorative elements in the cake mold itself can make it a challenge to get the cakes cleanly removed from the pan. The key to preventing a bundt cake from sticking to the pan is prevention. Here are some tips for preventing your bundt cake from sticking to the pan.  Double prep the pan, grease and lightly dust the pan with flour first.  Allow the cake to cool for five minutes in the pan and then run a butter knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan.  Place a cooling rack over the opening of the pan and then flip the pan over so that the cake comes out of the pan by gently shaking it as needed.