Using A Springform Pan For a Regular Cake?

[summerrluvv]

I'm baking DS's bday cake and I'm making a two layer round cake, but I wanted to make it larger than the standard size round cake. So I went digging through my cupboards and found a large springform pan. Will this work for regular cake mix?

 

[bigmerle1966]

It would depend on if it has a very good seal at the bottom. One way to check would be to put water in it and see if it leaks.

 

[summerrluvv]

It would depend on if it has a very good seal at the bottom. One way to check would be to put water in it and see if it leaks.

Thanks for the tip, I'll check it and see if it leaks!

 

[buzzlady]

I would think that it should be ok. I use one for cheesecake and the batter is about the same thickness. I agree that I would check for a good seal.

If the springform is larger (diameter) than a regular cake pan, I would think that the cake wouldn't be as thick and you would have to adjust the baking time.

 

[summerrluvv]

I would think that it should be ok. I use one for cheesecake and the batter is about the same thickness. I agree that I would check for a good seal.

If the springform is larger (diameter) than a regular cake pan, I would think that the cake wouldn't be as thick and you would have to adjust the baking time.

Okay there goes that idea, the water leaked right out. I think I'm just going to get a cake from Sam's Club

 

[bigmerle1966]

Okay there goes that idea, the water leaked right out. I think I'm just going to get a cake from Sam's Club

Sounds good! Much easier, less messy and they usually have yummy cakes.

 

[summerrluvv]

Sounds good! Much easier, less messy and they usually have yummy cakes.

I went ahead and ordered the POTC cake from Sam's. DS will be thrilled! He's having a bowling party, but eh, the cake doesn't have to match I guess! He LOVES pirates!