"Woolstitcher" > wrote in message
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>
> I few months ago I bought a set of 3 spring form pans of graduating sizes.
> So far I have only used springform pans for cheesecake and flour-less
> chocolate cake, right now (per request of my 8 year old daughter) I have
> Dutch Baby in the oven. I have never made it in a springform before, but
> I'm sure that it will turn out fine.
> I'm wondering what other people use their springform pans for? Besides
> cheesecake
> Thanks,
>
When making a torte or cake with layers of cake and cream and fruit, I start
by baking the cake in the springform, then slicing it into three layers. I
then build the cake right in the spring form, layering the fruit, maybe
whipped creme fraiche, and fruit between the cake layers. Then I put it all
in the fridge to chill. When I take off the springform side ring, the cake
is perfectly formed for covering with ganache or fondant or even molded
chocolate. The springform works like a mold so you have a perfect shape to
work with. You can make some spectacular cakes this way.

Cheers!
Mo