<p>I would like to make custom cake molds. </p>

<p>I've asked about this in a few stores that specialize in cooking equipment, they said this wasn't possible. </p>

<p>I wonder if 3D printing makes it possible. It would require a material that is food-safe, as per <a href="https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/147/which-are-the-food-safe-materials-and-how-do-i-recognize-them">Which are the food-safe materials and how do I recognize them?</a></p>

<p>However, there are two extra conditions:</p>

<ul>
<li>The material must be able to withstand the heat of an oven or microwave, and not mix with the dough.</li>
<li>It should not be too difficult to remove the cake from the mold after it is ready.</li>
</ul>

<p>The first condition is where this question is a little different from <a href="https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/181/can-you-use-pla-material-with-food-and-drinks">Can you use PLA material with food and drinks?</a> - that question is about cutlery and glasses, not about things that go into the oven or microwave.</p>

<p>Is there a material that can be used for this purpose?</p>

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