Hemisphere & dome tins
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Hemisphere and dome tins are the basis for dome cakes, sphere cakes and surprise cakes. Two hemispheres of the same size form a sphere, for example for a football cake. A large share of the tins in this category is made of anodised aluminium.
The aluminium hemisphere tins come in Ø 5, 10, 15, 18, 20, 22 and 24 cm; the 5 cm tins are sold in tens, the 10 cm tins in threes. For small portions there is also a set of 10 hemispheres of Ø 7 cm. You will also find dome cake tins of Ø 13.5 cm and Ø 18.5 cm (the latter with a base), silicone moulds such as the Ø 18 cm dome, the curved dome and the Ø 11.5 cm hemisphere, plus two silicone sets with a matching casting or chocolate mould of Ø 15 cm.
Ideas and tips for dome cakes
- Heating core for large hemispheres: for hemispheres larger than 15 cm the manufacturer recommends a heating core so the cake bakes evenly in the middle.
- Princess cake: the Ø 13.5 cm dome tin forms the skirt, and a doll pick goes on top.
- Semifreddo without an ice-cream maker: the Ø 7, 18 and 22 cm aluminium hemispheres are freezer-proof – fill them with a mixture of cream, eggs and sugar and freeze in layers.
- Mind the temperature: the Ø 5, 10, 15, 20 and 24 cm aluminium hemispheres can be used up to 220 °C.
Frequently asked questions about hemisphere tins
How do I bake a whole sphere cake?
Bake two hemispheres of the same size, level the cut surfaces and join the halves with cream. The height of a hemisphere is roughly half its diameter, so the size of the tin decides how tall the dome will be.
What is the difference between aluminium and silicone domes?
Aluminium holds its shape and spreads heat evenly, ideal for sponge and cakes. Silicone domes are flexible and best for mousses and frozen desserts, which release cleanly once chilled. More models are in our Dessert silicone mould category.
For a clean release of the curve we recommend a product from our Non-stick spray category. Small sizes are in our Mini cake Pans category, and all tins in our Cake tins category.