Springform pans are the most commonly used cake pan and are ideal for
special cheese cakes or layered deserts. Springform pans are available
in various shapes and sizes.
The most common shapes of springform pan available are :
- Round - They hold oil well and
enables easy cleaning.
- Square - They're great for
creating cheesecakes, cakes, frozen deserts, breads and savory
dishes with the ability to easily remove your goodies without
altering the presentation.
- Rectangular - They are used for
the ease of removing cakes easily from the pans.
- Mini - They are great for making
individual cheesecakes, tarts, quiches and so much more.
The most common materials used for making springform pan are :
- The traditional springform pans is made of
tinned steel. The bottom is waffle shaped to give
it strength and fits in a groove at the bottom of the rim.
Relatively inexpensive, the tin coating covers the steel and helps
prevent rust.
- Aluminum pan is very popular and can
be easily washed in dishwasher. The rim is curved inward at the
bottom to keep the base in place.
- Stainless steel springform pan is used widely
for its purity and good thermal conductivity.
- Nonstick pan is also used by many
for greater ease in removing cakes.
