For several years now, there have been silicone trays on the market and in our country - forms for baking cakes, muffins, cakes and other dishes.
Advantages
You bake in them like in a regular pan. There is no need to spread them with fat or flour, because nothing sticks in them. Wait for the cake to cool and then remove it from the pan. Otherwise, it may break. The easiest way to remove it is by turning the mold upside down on a suitable tray or kitchen towel.
Another big plus is the beautiful appearance of the cake or cake, with a precise relief – in the shape of a Christmas tree, a rose, a butterfly, a cartoon character and many others. With some molds, your cake can look like a real culinary sculpture.
Filling Feature
The silicone pan bends easily and you can easily pour the mixture while moving it full to the oven. So put it near the stove or directly on the oven rack and then fill it.
Baking temperature
When you buy the pan, it says on the package how many degrees they can withstand. Some companies write up to 230 degrees, others - up to 180 degrees.
Price
The price is different, depending on the brand and the size of the tray. On average, they cost between BGN 10 for the smallest and BGN 20 for the largest.
Here, as for all household items, the rule applies - the more expensive, the better quality and safer for he alth. Be careful with the Chinese silicone trays, which are sold in stores for 1 BGN and cost around 5 BGN. It is better to invest double and triple more money, but you will be sure that no harmful substances will be released during baking, which you will then eat together with the cake.
Possible disadvantages
Some housewives complain that the bottom of the cake remains undercooked. This is more of a problem with the density and quality of the cake mix than with the silicone mold. If you follow the recipe exactly and bake at 180 degrees, you will get a wonderful cake out of the oven.
Cupcake baked in silicone pan smells like rubber - not true, probably suggestive.
They are more difficult to wash, especially the muffin tins - each of the holes has to be sponged several times until it is clean. They can also be washed in a dishwasher.
Silicone cake molds are a great gift idea for a friend and relative who loves to cook.
