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The Spruce Eats / Sabrina Jiang
Springform pans: They’re not just for cheesecake anymore. In past times, every serious home baker owned one large springform pan. It was stuck in the back of the kitchen cabinet only to be pulled out every now and then to make cheesecake (a large cheesecake), but now the world of springform pans has expanded enormously. Now there are big pans, small pans, pans with nonstick surfaces and special clasps, new designs to prevent leakage, and even glass-bottomed pans.
The reason for all this selection is that home cooks are finding and creating different recipes both sweet and savory—and the way these pans function makes the work of creating them so much easier. You can make traditional cheesecakes, Japanese cheesecakes, individual mini cheesecakes, monkey rolls, lasagna, soufflé cakes, raised pies, vegetable tortes and tians, and—a favorite—torta di pasta, which is basically pasta (rigatoni works well) with sauce baked into a closed pie crust.
Here, we list the best springform pans for all your delicious meals and desserts.
Best Overall
Fat Daddio's Aluminum Springform Cake Pan
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Amazon
Wide base bottom designed to minimize leaks
Commercial-grade material
Lifetime warranty
Wide base makes storage more difficult
Not dishwasher safe
This classic silver-colored springform pan with a durable non-reactive surface has a lot going for it. Made for professional bakers, the anodized aluminum performs exceptionally well, as the aluminum brings the product quickly to baking temperatures and maintains even heating throughout. The unique design of the wide-base bottom has been created to be leakproof, as well as offer an easy release. The anodized coating contains no chemical additives, dyes, CFCs, PTFEs, or PFOAs so you can bake with the confidence that harmful elements aren't flaking off into your food.
While we find the 10-inch to be a versatile, mid-size option, Fat Daddio's offers the springform pan in both smaller and larger options as well.
Price at time of publish: $27 for 10-inch
Material: Anodized aluminum | Oven Safe Temperature: 550 degrees | Sizes: 6-inch, 8-inch, 9-inch, 10-inch, 11-inch | Dishwasher Safe: No
"For springform pans, a tight seal is always the most important thing—if it’s a baked item with a batter, it’s never a bad idea to reinforce by wrapping in aluminum foil. If you bake a lot of springform type items, it’s nice to have a darker metal one and a lighter one, because I find that the finish on a springform can really affect how dark a crust or cake can get." — Shauna Sever, baker and author of Midwest Made
Best Budget
Hiware Nonstick Springform Pan
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Amazon
Double-layer nonstick coating
Comes with 50 parchment paper rounds
Tight seal
A little shorter than other springform pans
Not dishwasher safe
If you are on a limited budget, the Hiware springform pan not only is reasonably priced for the high-quality product. The double-layer nonstick coating release food easily, while the stainless-steel buckle releases easily and smoothly so your cake doesn’t crack or stick to the crevices. Often springform pans leak but the seal is surprisingly tight for a pan of this price point. And it also comes with a bonus 50 pieces of parchment paper to ensure your baked good doesn’t stick at all to the bottom of the pan.
Price at time of publish: $15 for 10-inch
Material: Stainless steel with nonstick coating | Oven Safe Temperature: 450 degrees | Sizes: 7-inch, 8-inch, 9-inch, 10-inch | Dishwasher Safe: No
Best 7-Inch
Nordic Ware Springform Pan
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Amazon
Wide base bottom designed to minimize leaks
Tall height is great for a variety of dishes
10-year warranty
Dark color means it might bake faster
Maximum temperature of 400 degrees
Not dishwasher safe
The size of this 7-inch pan makes it a very flexible addition to your kitchen for those times when a full-sized cake is too big for the occasion and a mini-cake is not big enough. Made of solid aluminum with a nonstick coating, it has a 4-cup capacity, which makes it a perfect size for not only cheesecake but also Chicago deep-dish pizza, layered sushi cakes, and vegetable tortes. It is also small enough to use in most Instant Pots or multi-cookers, making it a very versatile pan.
Manufactured in the USA, the pan also comes with a 10-year warranty, so you know this is a quality piece of bakeware. Note that it's not dishwasher safe.
Price at time of publish: $24 for 7-inch
Material: Aluminum with nonstick coating | Oven Safe Temperature: 400 degrees | Sizes: 7-inch, 9-inch | Dishwasher Safe: No
"When looking for a springform pan I want one with some weight to it and a good tight seal. Cheesecake is what most people use springform pans for and they tend to be quite heavy. If you purchase a lightweight pan you are waiting for a disaster to happen. I find the Nordic Ware springform a great overall pan." — Peabody Johanson, founder of Sweet Recipeas and author of "Holy Sweet!"
Best 8-Inch
Wilton Aluminum Springform Pan
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Amazon
Waffle texture means food releases easier
Anodized aluminum means no coating flaking off
Light color doesn’t overbake
Made of lightweight material
Not dishwasher safe
Wilton, a well-respected brand in the baking and pastry industry, makes this 8-inch round springform pan out of anodized aluminum which resists rusts and warping. The light-colored pan means baked goods and food doesn’t overcook as fast. The anodized aluminum does not have a nonstick coating, so there is no fear of the coating flaking off after use. And the removable bottom is made with a waffle texture that allows food to release easier. Note this pan is not dishwasher safe.
Price at time of publish: $16 for 8-inch
Material: Anodized aluminum | Oven Safe Temperature: 475 degrees | Sizes: 8-inch, 9-inch | Dishwasher Safe: No
Best Two-in-One
Ballarini Nonstick Two-in-One Springform Pan
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Wide base bottom designed to minimize leaks
Tall height is great for a variety of dishes
Interchangeable bottoms gives flexible bake options
Only large sizes
This beautiful steel pan with a black nonstick coating adapts to a Bundt tube pan when you switch out the included interchangeable base—so it really earns its keep in your kitchen cabinets. It’s available in three sizes (9.5-inch, 10-inch, and 11-inch), offering the ideal fit for whatever you're hoping to make—be it cheesecake, Bundt cake, or deep-dish pizza. The Ballarini pan is dishwasher safe and oven safe up to 450 degrees. Made in Italy by Ballarini 1889, a cookware company that sells lines of both professional and consumer kitchen goods, the "industrial chic" springform pan is endlessly adaptable and looks as high quality as it is.
Price at time of publish: $23 for 10-inch
Material: Steel with nonstick coating | Oven Safe Temperature: 450 degrees | Sizes: 9.5-inch, 10-inch, 11-inch | Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Best Square
Anolon Advanced 9-Inch Square Springform Pan
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Wayfair
Wide base bottom designed to minimize leaks
Heavy gauge material prevents warpage
Rubber grip on spring makes release easy
Not dishwasher safe
Thin liquid batters may leak
With a carbon steel construction, this pan brings the ease of a springform pan to a new shape: square. With the Anolon Advanced Square Springform Dessert Pan, you can make cheesecakes or other baked goods as well as classic icebox cakes with ease. It's not just sturdy, though. The soft grey finish detail looks sleek, and, with Anolon's proprietary slip-free SureGrip handles, it's comfortable and easy to take in and out of the oven. It comes with a lifetime limited warranty, but it is handwash only.
Price at time of publish: $25 for square pan
Material: Carbon steel | Oven Safe Temperature: 450 degrees | Sizes: 9-inch | Dishwasher Safe: No
"If you are looking for more unusual shaped springform pans, such as square, Anolon makes some good ones." — Peabody Johanson, founder of Sweet Recipeas and author of "Holy Sweet!"
Best Mini
Wilton 4-inch Nonstick Mini Springform Pan
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Sur La Table
Waffle bottom texture means food releases easier
Reasonably priced
Limited lifetime warranty
Might need to buy multiple sets
The Wilton 4-inch Mini Springform Pan is the perfect size to create personalized desserts. Made of classic, heavy duty steel with a black nonstick coating, these no-fuss, no-muss specialty pans come with the Wilton brand name quality behind them and a 10-year limited warranty. Available as a 3-piece set or individually (depending on the retailer), they're inexpensive enough to buy several so you can whip up mini quiches for a luncheon or personalized desserts for a special occasion. They're also dishwasher safe, adding to their convenience.
Price at time of publish: $16 for set of 3
Material: Alloy steel with nonstick coating | Oven Safe Temperature: 450 degrees | Sizes: 4-inch | Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Best for Instant Pot
Instant Pot 7.5-Inch Nonstick Springform Pan
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Fits in 6-quart and 8-quart Instant Pots
Budget friendly
Works in traditional ovens too
Smaller size means some recipes will be too big
Fans of Instant Pot, your favorite kitchen gadget just got even more versatile. With this springform pan, you can use your Instant Pot to make cheesecakes as well as other desserts, and even savory dishes like lasagna or macaroni and cheese. With an 8.3-cup capacity, the size is great for making a quick homemade dessert for small families. But you will need to account for that smaller capacity with most recipes.
This is made of aluminized carbon steel with a BPA-free nonstick surface and can also be used more traditionally in the oven (oven-safe to 450 degrees) if desired. It's compatible with 6-quart and 8-quart Instant Pot models.
Price at time of publish: $18 for springform pan
Material: Alloy steel with nonstick coating | Oven Safe Temperature: 450 degrees | Sizes: 7.5-inch | Dishwasher Safe: No
Best Glass Bottom
Norpro 10-Inch Steel Springform With Glass Base
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Amazon
Thick durable tempered glass bottom
Glass bottom functions as a serving plate
Glass bottom doesn’t overcook like metal
Spring clip can be difficult to use
Slightly smaller than advertised
If you’re looking for an easier way to display your large cheesecakes straight out of the oven, this 3-inch-high glass-bottomed springform pan does the trick. There’s no need to remove the base pan when serving because it’s made of a solid, clear tempered glass to showcase your masterpiece and act as a beautiful serving piece on any table. The springform itself is heavy-gauge steel with a nonstick coating and a tight spring latch. The base is a heat-resistant, scratch-proof, and tempered glass.
Price at time of publish: $29
Material: Steel with nonstick coating | Oven Safe Temperature: 440 degrees | Sizes: 10-inch | Dishwasher Safe: No
If you’re shopping for a springform pan with a lot of flexibility to try different recipes, the Fat Daddio's Aluminum Springform Cake Pan is the one because of its mid-range size and great design. If you already have a traditional springform pan in your collection and are looking for something new to expand your horizons, the Wilton 4-Inch Nonstick Mini Springform Pan is a great option.
What to Look for in a Springform Pan
Material
Most springform pans are made of metal such as anodized aluminum or stainless steel. They can be nonstick coated or hard anodized, which is not a coating but a treatment for the metal itself. Keep in mind darker metal can bake or cook faster so adjust your temperature or time when baking.
Silicone springform pans are also available but their flexible sides are less rigid and that can make it challenging to move the pan in and out of the oven. Be sure to support the pan by the rigid bottom if you are using a silicone pan or place the pan on a baking sheet for easy removal from the oven.
Most springform pans also have a metal bottom, but a few have tempered glass as a bottom piece which makes them suitable as a serving platter. Tempered glass also prevents the bottom crust from overcooking but it can be more fragile than metal The material will also determine whether or not the pans are dishwasher safe, so if that's a consideration, check the manufacturer's recommendations before purchasing.
Size
Springform pans come in many sizes as small as 4 and 6 inches in diameter, to sizes such as 7, 8, 9, and 10 inches in diameter. Springform pan sizes seem to be more varied than your standard cake pan sizes, which accounts for their versatility way beyond cheesecake: think torte, quiches, deep-dish individual pizzas—the list could go on and on.
Leakproof
Almost all springform pans have the potential to leak because of the nature of the removable bottom. But some leak worse than others, and some are tightly sealed with minimal to no leakage. Test yours by fitting the ring into the base and closing up the sides of the pan. Fill the pan with water and see if it leaks out the sides. If it does, be sure to only use thicker batter or wrap a layer of foil around the outside of your pan before using it for thinner batters.
When in doubt, the best way to prevent oven spills and messes is use foil around the bottom outside of the pan and to place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips. The baking sheet will catch any drips and keep the interior of your oven clean.
FAQs
What is special about a springform pan?
A springform pan is special because it has removable sides that take their shape from a ring of metal that snaps into place into the base. Removing the ring enables you to make things like cheesecakes or quiches without worrying about how you'd get them out of the pan, as springform pans are designed for cakes that you can't turn upside down in order to remove them from the pan. The pan's construction also makes it easier for you to slice and serve right from the pan's base.
Can I use a springform pan for regular cake?
You can use this cake pan instead of a regular pan for any cake recipe. Once the ring is closed and snapped firmly into place and it's placed into the oven, the pan functions much the same as any other cake pan.
What are the parts of a springform pan?
Springform pans have two parts: a bottom piece with a beveled edge that the top piece, which consists of a high-sided metal ring, snugly fits into. This metal ring has a spring in it that enables you to clamp it down and then tighten it into place around the bottom piece.
How We Researched & Tested
To compile this list, our team of editors and contributors spent hours researching the best products on the market in this category, evaluating their key features—like ease of use, material, or price—in addition to reviews from customers and other trusted sources. Our team also incorporated their own personal experiences testing products in their own lives. We then used these insights from our research and testing to assign a star rating from one to five (five being the best; one being the worst) to certain products on the list.
Why Trust The Spruce Eats?
Karen Resta is a writer specializing in food culture and history, cooking, pastries, and restaurants. She's also a former pastry chef and has traveled to Budapest, Kyiv, and Paris during their Fashion Weeks as a photographer and writer, always finding the best authentic pastries along the way. She now spends a lot of her free time baking at home and recommends quality within your given budget. Having the right tools available and knowing how to use them well (it can take practice, like anything else) makes all the difference, and she curated this list with that in mind.
Irvin Lin, is a cookbook author of "Marbled, Swirled, and Layered" and an ongoing contributor to The Spruce Eats, Simply Recipes and Serious Eats. He runs his own blog Eat the Love and is a professional recipe developer and food writer. He owns numerous springform pans and has baked numerous cheesecakes and as well as other cakes in them, as his husband adores cheesecake and cakes in general.
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