So here's the deal. Those lightweight copper-colored Jell-O molds are a fixture in every thrift store I've ever been in, and though I haven't made a Jell-O mold in, well, ever, I love these molds! I loved them even more when I discovered they can also be used as cake pans. That's why I have about a half dozen of them now, and I seem to find a new heart-shaped one every year around Valentine's Day.
This one was my latest find. Because it came from an antique mall and not a thrift store, it was a little pricier, $5 instead of $1, but was still quite affordable. What I wanted to know was this: Can you bake a loaf of tea bread in one of these things?
And the answer is yes, yes you can. I didn't overfill it, using three small heart-shaped pans to make mini tea breads with the excess batter, but I think it worked out well. The design would be more pronounced with a batter that didn't have so much stuff in it (this is my Christmas cranberry bread because I had leftover cranberries in the freezer), but I'm still impressed with the amount of the scalloped design you can see. So, have you ever used one of these molds to make a cake? Would you?
I have not used one of these molds to make a cake, but I sure would! Perfect for anytime, not just Valentine's! How fun!!! :) Susan in NC
ReplyDeleteI haven’t made a cake in a mold like this but I think it’s a great idea!
ReplyDeleteYour tea bread turned out very pretty in that mold! I've never used one of those molds myself, and probably wouldn't try it, since I'm not sure about their food safety. I think some are meant to be decorative only.
ReplyDeleteI never have. But boy, the sight of those molds takes me back... My mother had some and I'm trying to think what we ever used them for. Maybe a cranberry nut gelatin mold at the holidays in the '60s ☺️
ReplyDeleteI have one like your first picture, left mold. It was my Grandma's. I don't recall her ever using it for anything. I think I've used it once. Good to know it will work as a cake pan. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteThose molds are darling and your cake looks great! I use those molds for rice crispy treats, they come out cute, kids love them but so do adults. Best, Virginia
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