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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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 125 ml light corn syrup
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 10 grams cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
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.
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).
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.
5. Transfer the chocolate mixture onto a clean work surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
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.
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.
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.
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
Calories |
1675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.5 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.7 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 1564 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
