How to Make Modeling Chocolate for Cake Decorating - A Step-by-Step Guide

Modeling chocolate is a versatile and fun medium for cake decorating that allows for endless creativity and customization. Whether you're a professional baker or a home cook looking to take your cake decorating skills to the next level, learning how to make and work with modeling chocolate is a valuable skill to have in your repertoire.

Modeling chocolate, also known as chocolate clay, is a combination of melted chocolate and corn syrup that is easy to mold and shape into various deco...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup corn syrup
  • 1 drop gel food coloring as desired
  • ¼ cup cornstarch, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 cake's worth

  • Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Heat corn syrup until almost as warm as the melted chocolate and combine with chocolate; it may begin to harden and be difficult to stir, but be sure to fully incorporate. Let rest in a cool place, such as a refrigerator or countertop, until very stiff, about 2 hours.
  • Break off a piece in the size you need and begin to play with it; the warmth of your hands will make it a Play-Doh consistency. Mix in gel food coloring as desired.
  • Dust the countertop and a rolling pin with cornstarch and place a ball of modeling chocolate on top; roll to desired size. To cover a cake, roll the chocolate up on the rolling pin for easier transfer to the cake.
  • Nutrition

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 43mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Potassium: 0mg

    Categories

    Chocolate recipes