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Stack and trim
Bake in your usual pan, trim each layer with the included crumb cutter, and stack inside the lined form with your filling.
Round Cake Form Kit — Acrylic + Silicone Icing Form
4-inch
$39.95
Sale price
$39.95
Regular price
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Round Cake Form Kit — Acrylic + Silicone Icing Form
$39.95
Sale price
$39.95
Regular price
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Bakery-smooth cakes. First try.
The Round Cake Form Kit frosts the cake for you. Stack your layers inside the food-grade silicone liner, pour softened buttercream into the gap, chill, and peel away a flawlessly smooth, sharp-edged finish — no crumb coat, no turntable, no scraping, no years of practice.
Why bakers switch to the form method
- No crumb coat, ever — the liner keeps crumbs out of your finish coat entirely
- Sharp edges on every cake — the rigid acrylic form makes the sides geometrically straight
- About 15 minutes of hands-on work — chilling does the smoothing while you do something else
- Less wasted buttercream — fill a measured gap instead of scraping excess into the trash
- Reusable for years — acrylic form, food-grade silicone liner, stainless steel cutter
- Works with buttercream, meringue buttercreams, and pourable ganache
What's in the box
- Clear acrylic Form
- Food-grade silicone Liner with locking clip
- Former Base and Liner Base (sealed, even frosting gap — no leaks)
- Stainless steel Crumb Cutter, matched to your kit size
- Release Stand and Finishing Scraper
- Quick-Start Guide with our tested buttercream recipe
How it works
- Prep: bake in the same size pan as your kit. Wash and dry the liner, seat it in the form, and close the clip.
- Stack: trim each layer with the crumb cutter, then stack inside with your filling, pressing each layer down firmly.
- First chill: 45 minutes in the fridge or 20 in the freezer.
- Fill: pour softened, custard-consistency buttercream or ganache into the gap, all the way around.
- Final chill: 30–60 minutes in the freezer, or 3–4 hours in the fridge.
- Peel: slide off the form, peel the liner away slowly, and erase the small seam line with the finishing scraper. Done.
Specs
| Sizes | 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch (diameter) |
|---|---|
| Max cake height | Approx. 5 inches (3–4 standard layers) |
| Materials | Acrylic form · food-grade silicone liner · stainless steel cutter |
| Frosting compatibility | Buttercream (softened), Swiss/Italian meringue, pourable ganache. Not suitable for whipped cream. |
| Pan needed | A standard cake pan in the same size as your kit |
| Care | Hand-wash only · not dishwasher, oven, or microwave safe |
Care
Hand-wash everything in warm soapy water and dry fully. This is a cold-assembly tool — heat damages acrylic, so keep it away from the oven and dishwasher. Never twist the form to release it; pull straight down. Store the liner inside the form with both bases inserted so it keeps its shape.
Free US shipping · 30-day returns · Questions? support@cakeform.co
Free US shipping
30-day returns
Reusable for years
Real human support
How it works
Three steps. Zero scraping.
About 15 minutes of hands-on work. The chill does the rest.
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Fill and chill
Pour softened buttercream or ganache into the gap around the cake. Chill — 30–60 minutes in the freezer, or a few hours in the fridge.
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Peel and reveal
Slide off the form, peel away the silicone liner, and smooth the small seam. Sharp edges, glass-smooth sides. Done.
Every kit includes a printed quick-start guide and our tested buttercream recipe.
Smooth first cake guarantee
The Smooth First Cake Guarantee
Follow our quick-start guide, and if your first Cake Form cake isn't the smoothest cake you've ever frosted, contact us within 30 days — we'll help you troubleshoot it, replace the kit, or refund you in full.
Before you buy
Common questions
Does it work with my frosting?
Yes — American buttercream (softened to a custard-like consistency), Swiss and Italian meringue buttercreams, and pourable ganache all work. Whipped cream does not. Every kit includes our tested buttercream recipe.
What size pan do I need?
Bake in the same size pan as your kit — a 6-inch kit pairs with a 6-inch pan. The included crumb cutter trims every layer to the exact fit.
Will the sides be perfect straight off the liner?
Nearly — expect one thin vertical line where the liner overlaps. The included finishing scraper erases it in about 30 seconds.
Can I make ice cream cakes or cheesecakes?
Yes — the form works for any build-and-chill cake: ice cream cakes, cheesecakes, mousse cakes, and piñata cakes.
How fast is shipping?
Shipping is free on all US orders. Orders are processed within 1–3 business days and typically delivered within 8–15 business days after processing, with tracking emailed on dispatch. See our Shipping Policy.
What if it arrives damaged?
Email a photo to support@cakeform.co within 7 days of delivery and we'll send a free replacement or a full refund — no need to ship anything back.