My springform tins always break - where am I going wrong?!

[pourmeanother]

I've done a quick google search on springform cake tins being vulnerable to breakage but haven't found any obvious answers.

My new replacement tin has just become a bit useless after just one use.

The same problem has happened with this one. The base fitted super snugly and tight to the frame when clipped in. Now, after making just one cheesecake (not even baked) I've washed it and tried to put it back together to store away and the frame, when clipped, just doesn't hold the base anymore - you can just push it straight though.

I thought I'd been really careful using it. Haven't done anything to cause it a load of strain to make it bigger.

Why does this keep happening to me?! Bought myfirst one from M&S, second from Tesco. Neither were cheap ones.

I am no practised chef. But I've used them a few times and found them to be a faff. I absolutely love silicone tins now - for everything. Saying that, I'm sure the ones from Lakeland would be better.

I've had the one springform tin for years. I can't remember where I bought it from (steamer trading maybe), but it is very solidly made.

I don't get on with silicone tins as they don't hold their shape as well, and the cake doesn't brown evenly.

One alternative is to buy cake tin liners, and then you can pull that out rather than removing the base of the tin.

Or try a more standard Loose Based cake pan (where the bottom is supposed to be loose). Many recipes say to use a Springform, but there is nothing that can't be done in a loose based pan with a wide flange in the bottom to prevent leakage.

"with a wide flange in the bottom to prevent leakage."
Bwahahahahaaaa!
Sorry.

Are you sure your base is in the ridge before you use the clip? I thought one of mine had broken, but it was just a pita to get it to sit in the ridge IYSWIM?

No. Have checked again. It is an ex tin. :(

Yeah, you don't need that shit in your life. Try Sainsburys for reasonably priced pans and bakeware.