Stencils

Cake stencils turn a smooth surface into a design: a lettering, a floral vine or a fine pattern appears within minutes, with no freehand drawing needed. We stock over 140 stencils and templates for cakes, bakes and coffee.

Which stencils do we stock?

The range falls into four areas:

• Stencils: motif sets for cakes on themes such as weddings (Wedding, Just Married, Mr & Mrs), babies (Hello Baby, It's a Boy / Girl), birthdays, Halloween, winter and Easter, or the skylines of New York, London and Paris. There is lettering too, for example from Harry Potter.
• Airbrush stencils: motifs such as lotus flower, swans, roses, daisies, tiger lily, floral vines or skull, to be sprayed on with airbrush colour.
• Silicone moulds for Hüppen: silicone moulds for crisp decorations made from Hüppen batter, from feathers and leaves to mandalas and bees.
• Cappuccino stencils: sets of 10 motifs for cocoa or cinnamon on milk foam.

There are also silicone stencils in pairs (dots, lines, hearts, leaves, honeycomb), multi-piece silicone stencils in round, star, heart, square or éclair format, and silicone mats. You will also find an airbrush device in this category.

Working with stencils

The principle is always the same: lay the stencil flat, apply the decoration, lift the stencil straight up. These tricks from our bakery keep the design sharp:

• On fondant, work when the surface has dried slightly. That way the stencil will not slip.
• On buttercream, chill the cake well beforehand so the stencil does not stick to the covering.
• With an airbrush, spray in thin layers and hold the stencil firmly. Too much colour runs under the edges. Read more under airbrush for cakes.
• Wash silicone stencils straight after use in warm water, before colour or cream dries on.

Finding the right stencil

Check the size first: many stencils give the diameter in the product name, for example Ø 25 cm for a large cake top or Ø 20.5 cm for smaller cakes. Then pick the theme to suit the occasion: wedding, baby, birthday or season. For fine patterns on the cake edge, multi-piece silicone stencils are a good fit; for names and lettering, the word stencils. If you would like to learn decorating step by step, join the cake decorating course in our bakery in Adliswil.

Frequently asked questions

What do I apply through a stencil?

Depending on the surface: royal icing, icing sugar, cocoa or airbrush colour. Always use a thin layer so the edges stay clean.

What is the difference between stencils and Hüppen moulds?

Stencils are laid on the cake to apply a pattern. Hüppen silicone moulds, by contrast, shape a batter that is baked into a crisp decoration.

Can I reuse stencils?

Yes, silicone stencils can be washed and reused. Store them flat so they do not warp.