Guide: using a cake mould made of Siliconen Culinair
Using a cake mould made of Siliconen Culinair®
This guide describes how to use and maintain a cake mould made of Siliconen Culinair. A cake mould made of Siliconen Culinair is food safe and suitable for baking a cake in almost any desired shape.
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A cake mould made of Siliconen Culinair is ideal for baking a cake in almost any desired shape. By greasing the silicone before the batter goes in, the cake comes out of the mould easily with no residue left behind. After use, simply wipe the mould with soapy water or place it in the dishwasher.
Fig. 1 – A cake mould made of Siliconen Culinair, coloured with blue colorant.
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Technical data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature resistance | -40°C to +280°C |
| Shore / firmness | 22 Shore A (medium hard) |
| Storage | Dark space, room temperature |
| Greasing | Can be greased with butter |
| Cleaning | Dishwasher safe |
| Demoulding | Easy |
| Shape freedom | Almost any shape is possible |
Before first use
Before first use, place the mould in an oven at 100°C for around 1 hour. This is called post-curing and ensures optimal final quality of the silicone.
Then clean the mould with soapy water or in the dishwasher.
Place the mould on a stable surface
Place the mould on a stable surface, for example a baking tray, rack or oven dish. Make sure any seams of the mould line up nicely after placing it.
Preheat the mould
Now place the mould in an oven at 80°C for 10 to 15 minutes.
Fill the mould with cake batter
Take the mould out of the oven and fill it with the right amount of cake batter. Note: the mould is now quite hot.
Bake
Place the whole thing straight back in the oven, this time at the baking temperature of 160 to 180°C.
Account for the baking time
Because the silicone is partly insulating, baking times may differ from those stated on the packaging. So keep a close eye on the cake.
Cover large or solid moulds
For large or solid moulds, it can be wise to cover the mould with aluminium foil before placing it in the oven, to prevent burning on top.
Properties
- Can be greased with butter.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Easy demoulding.
- Almost any shape is possible.
- Temperature resistant from -40°C to +280°C.
Storage
Store the cake mould in a dark space at room temperature, flat and free of pressure, so it keeps its shape.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to grease the mould?
Yes, lightly grease the silicone with butter before the batter goes in. This way the cake comes out of the mould easily and without residue.
Why preheat the mould at 80°C?
By briefly preheating the mould before adding the batter, the cake bakes more evenly.
Why does my baking time differ from the packaging?
Silicone is partly insulating, so heat transfer differs from a metal tin. Keep a close eye on the cake and adjust the baking time as needed.
Can the mould go in the dishwasher?
Yes, the mould is dishwasher safe. Soapy water is also fine.
What is post-curing?
Post-curing is the one-time reheating of the mould, around 1 hour at 100°C before first use, for optimal final quality of the silicone.