St. Martin's Cake Mold

Bring home the scent and magic of November 11, St. Martin's Day, with this mold dedicated to the most beloved knight of Venetian tradition.
Every year, young and old enjoy preparing St. Martin's cake, a crunchy shortcrust pastry in the shape of a knight on horseback, decorated with icing, chocolate, and colorful candies.
With this 3D Printed mold, you can bring your personalized St. Martin to life, to decorate and give as a gift with all the warmth of Venetian autumn.

🍪 How to print the mold

• Recommended material: PLA or PETG (preferably food-safe)
• Print orientation: flat side towards the build plate, no supports
• Wall thickness: 2–3 mm
• Infill: 20–30%
• Always hand wash, not in dishwasher

🧁 Traditional St. Martin's Cake Recipe

Ingredients for 2–3 cakes:

• 500 g 00 flour
• 200 g butter
• 200 g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• (Optional) grated lemon zest

Decoration:

• Sugar glaze or melted chocolate
• Colorful candies, sprinkles, sugar strands

Method:

1. In a bowl, work butter and sugar until a creamy mixture is obtained.
2. Add the eggs, then flour, vanilla sugar, and salt. Knead until a smooth shortcrust pastry is obtained.
3. Roll out the dough to about 1 cm thickness and press the mold to get the knight's shape.
4. Bake in the oven at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, until the cookie is golden.
5. Let cool and decorate freely with icing and sweets.

✨ A gesture that smells of celebration

Whether you prepare it with children, give it to a friend, or display it as a symbol of autumn, St. Martin's cake is a small masterpiece that combines art, taste, and Venetian tradition.
This mold is the perfect way to pass on — and reinvent — a sweet story of sharing and joy.