Chocolate Paste for Cake Decorations
Elevate your cake decorating skills with this easy and versatile Chocolate Paste for Cake Decorations! Made with rich dark chocolate and a touch of light corn syrup, this recipe yields a smooth, pliable paste perfect for sculpting elegant flowers, intricate shapes, or covering cakes with a sleek, shiny finish. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is simple enough for beginners while offering professional-level results. A light dusting of powdered sugar and cocoa powder ensures a flawless, mess-free finish as you knead and mold the paste to perfection. Whether you're creating edible art for a birthday or a wedding cake, this chocolate paste is your go-to recipe for indulgent, show-stopping confections. Plus, it can be stored for up to a week, making it a convenient addition to your cake decorating arsenal!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 125 ml light corn syrup
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 10 grams cocoa powder (for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
1. Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
Step 2
2. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth and fully melted.
Step 3
3. Remove the melted chocolate from heat and let it cool slightly, but ensure it is still warm and fluid (approximately 32–35°C or 90–95°F).
Step 4
4. Add the light corn syrup gradually to the melted chocolate, stirring constantly with a spatula until the mixture starts to seize and forms a thick, dough-like consistency.
Step 5
5. Transfer the chocolate mixture onto a clean work surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
Step 6
6. Knead the paste gently until it becomes smooth and pliable. If the paste is overly sticky, add a small amount of powdered sugar while kneading.
Step 7
7. Form the chocolate paste into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Step 8
8. When ready to use, dust a surface lightly with cocoa powder and roll the paste out or shape it as desired for your decorations.
Step 9
9. Store any unused chocolate paste wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (386.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1674.6 |
| Total Fat 64.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 14.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 56.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 269.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 241.7g | |
| Protein 16.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 139.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1563.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories