Questions about springform cake pans from a "NON" cook!

[6TimeMomma]

Hi. I got some springform cake pans as a freebie when I had a party. I've never used them before. Is there anything I need to know about using them or do I use them like a regular cake pan??

 

[greeneeyes]

You use them like a regular pan, but make sure you grease them well at the joints to keep the batter from leaking. Some people make foil collars for the bottom just to be sure though I never do. Remember to run a small knife around the edge before you release the side to avoid breaking the cake.

 

[MazdaUK]

Or you can line them with baking parchment. The main thing to remember is that if you're putting them on a high shelf make sure you can get them down easily as if you poke them down with a spatula and drop them they go kind of misshapen and don't work so well

 

[greeneeyes]

Or you can line them with baking parchment. The main thing to remember is that if you're putting them on a high shelf make sure you can get them down easily as if you poke them down with a spatula and drop them they go kind of misshapen and don't work so well

I have one like that too!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I have a stupid question. I have seen so many yummy looking recipes for the springform pan but I don't own one. Can you substitute another kind of pan?

 

[greeneeyes]

I have a stupid question. I have seen so many yummy looking recipes for the springform pan but I don't own one. Can you substitute another kind of pan?

Not really. The idea is to be able to remove the sides (leaving the bottom intact) on cakes/desserts that can't be inverted to remove the usual way.

They really aren't that expensive and come in many different sizes.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Is it hard to release them perfectly from the pan?

 

[greeneeyes]

Is it hard to release them perfectly from the pan?

Not at all. They need to be greased like a regular pan then just carefully run a sharp knife around the edge and then release the clip.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Guess I will have to go out and buy one. I was being CHEAP and now I have to try all the yummy recipes I have been seeing. Thanks!