Silicone border mat with the sound of the sea

Silicone border mat with the sound of the sea

Intertwined and flower-like ornaments give cakes and pastries an elegant border in no time at all. Use the mat to bake a finely textured lace pattern that is reminiscent of a decoration on the bow of a ship or a small beach house. What is this pattern suitable for? For cake borders, cake surfaces and decorative accents that remain flexible and adapt well. How is it used? Apply a suitable sugar paste (lace decorating paste, alternatively e.g. Cake Lace) to the mat, smooth it out with a metal horn or angled spatula and return any excess paste to the cup. Bake the filled mat for 15 minutes at 80 to 100 degrees, then carefully loosen it at the edge and return the mat to the oven for a further 3 to 5 minutes if necessary. Once completely dry, the border is easy to peel off and use straight away; it remains soft and flexible for a long time, can be made days in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to two months before becoming brittle over time. A little food glue on fondant or chocolate is suitable for fixing; with royal icing, mirror glaze or chocolate that is still soft, light pressure is sufficient. The lace decoration is not suitable for very moist surfaces such as whipped cream. For special color effects, you can gently spray the finished border with an airbrush to create color tones or gradients. It requires a little practice when assembling and produces particularly beautiful results when everything fits.