Moulds, Mats & Veiners

Here at The Cake Decorating Company, we stock an incredible array of moulds, including silicone cake moulds, from around the world. You will be hard-pushed to find such a vast selection in one place! We have moulds from Karen Davies, Katy Sue Designs, FPC, Aldaval Veiners, Cake Lace, Cake Star, FMM, PME and Simply Making, just to name a few! 

Our mould collection also includes great value options from Choctastique, and cute seasonal options from Wilton. Whether you're making decorations for a large cake or a separate treat like a cakesicle, we have the mould to suit your project!

What can cake decorating moulds be used for?

Moulds are available in food-grade silicone and plastic, and can be used for a wide range of mediums such as fondant, gumpaste, pastillage, chocolate, hard candy, candy clay, candle making, royal icing, polymer clay, soap making, ice, bread dough, marzipan, cold porcelain, gelatin, marzipan, cookies, and isomalt. They offer you a quick and easy way to add fine detail and finesse to your creations and they can be reused over and over again.

There is something for everyone here with baby moulds for christenings, baby showers, gender reveal cakes and first birthdays. Jewels and gems, sultry swags and beautiful bows for elegant wedding or anniversary cakes. Fairies and pirates, belts and buckles, shoes and handbags, dragons and dinosaurs, butterflies and flowers, strings of perfect pearls to spike straps. The list really is endless, so why not pop in and have a look for yourself!

How do you use cake decorating moulds?

Cake decorating moulds are great for decorating your cakes and cupcakes quickly and easily. We have a vast selection of icing moulds in a variety of shapes and sizes. If you’re working with fondant or modelling paste, simply dust your mould with cornflour, press in a kneaded piece of modelling paste (or sugarpaste with added CMC) and roll over it with a rolling pin to ensure the details are fully indented into your paste. Cut away any excess using a knife before slowly easing out of the mould. Attach to your cake with a little edible glue.

Our chocolate moulds are perfect for making birthday or Christmas chocolates as gifts for friends and family. Pour your melted chocolate into the mould and then place it in the fridge or freezer to set. When they are fully set, gently pull the silicone back, or tap the plastic, to release the decoration. Then, simply wrap them up in cellophane or pop them in a treat bag or treat box for a pretty gift with a personal touch. You could even use some of these moulds to make cake pops, and drench them in colour with our vibrant selection of candy melts!

Do you need to dust or grease silicone cake moulds?

Silicone baking moulds are designed to be non-stick, so you generally do not have to grease them. If you are working with a smaller cake decorating mould, a light dusting of cornflour can give you some additional reassurance.

How do you clean a silicone mould?

For best results, wash your silicone moulds in hot soapy water and a soft sponge - nothing too abrasive. If your bake has been particularly greasy, leave it to soak for around fifteen minutes first.

Dry thoroughly before putting away, and make sure the towel is lint-free.

Are silicone cake moulds oven-safe?

Most silicone cake moulds are oven-safe, but always look for an oven-safe description on the product or product packaging to be sure. Many of these moulds are safe up to  230°C (450°F).

Is a silicone baking mould better than a metal tin?

There are pros and cons to both silicone and metal baking tins. Let’s explore some of the differences.

Is it non-stick?

Silicone Baking Mould - Yes, additional greasing is not required.

Metal Cake Tin - No, additional greasing and parchment paper will be needed.

How well does it conduct heat?

Silicone Baking Mould - Not well. Silicone is a poor heat conductor, so it will take a little longer to bake. But less likely to cause browning/crusting!

Metal Cake Tin - Well. Metal tins are good heat conductors, transferring heat more quickly.

How stable is it?

Silicone Baking Moulds - Less stable than metal. Silicone is flexible so may cause more spillages.

Metal Cake Tin - Very stable, the metal does not bend or twist.

How many designs are there?

Silicone Baking Mould - Lots! Because of the flexibility, there are limitless intricate designs available.

Metal Cake Tin - Fewer shapes available due to structured material, allows for less intricate design.

How to prevent details from breaking off when removing paste from cake decorating mould

Most importantly, you want to ensure you are working with a good quality mould AND good quality sugarpaste or modelling paste. Cheap moulds can cause issues with demoulding, and can also sometimes leave a chemical taste or smell. Absolutely not what you want! So invest in moulds that are clearly labelled as food-safe, from reputable brands.

Make sure you’ve dusted your mould with a little cornflour before pressing the paste in, and take your time pushing the paste with your fingers, and then a rolling pin, into every crevice. Then, work very slowly peeling back the silicone - lay the mould paste down and gently pull back the edge of the mould. It should easily peel off, leaving all of the design intact.