{"id":23167,"date":"2019-05-14T21:46:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T02:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/?p=23167"},"modified":"2023-01-27T07:40:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T13:40:57","slug":"whats-the-deal-with-mirror-glaze-cakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/whats-the-deal-with-mirror-glaze-cakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Mirror Glaze Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mirror Glaze Cake<\/strong> is a cake made with glaze that is so shiny that you can almost see your reflection in it<\/em>! While this type of glaze works best on smooth mousse cakes, it can work on any cake.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This mirror cake glaze will leave your dessert with a smooth and shiny finish! Follow this easy mirror glaze recipe to learn how to give your cakes a professional-looking edge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

If you are a beginning baker, I would suggest sticking with buttercream frosting<\/a> for your cake decorating before trying mirror glaze. But, if you are more advanced and you’re up for a challenge, mirror glaze is a fun project to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Mirror Glaze?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mirror glaze is like fondant.<\/strong> You don’t make it because it tastes amazing; you make it because it creates a cake that has a unique, amazing look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flavor your mirror glaze with extracts and flavored oils, which help to make it taste better. You could also make a dark chocolate mirror glaze<\/a> or salted caramel mirror glaze<\/a>; those variations would definitely fix the flavor problem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of texture, the glaze is a little gummy<\/strong> – like a cross between fruit leather and jello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Supplies Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key ingredients in mirror glaze are powdered gelatin and white chocolate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Gelatin is what allows the glaze cake recipe to take on a solid outer coating with that shiny quality.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You’ll also need sweeteners<\/strong>. This recipe uses sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and light corn syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food coloring<\/strong> gives the glaze color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, of course, you’ll need some cakes to decorate<\/strong>. For best results, freeze your cakes overnight.<\/span> (The picture below is of my strawberry mousse cake<\/a> before it was glazed.)<\/p>\n\n\n

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Making a simple mirror cake glaze is a perfect way to start incorporating slightly more advanced baking and decorating techniques into your desserts. This mirror cake will undoubtedly impress, no matter where you serve it!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

How to Make Mirror Glaze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bloom the Gelatin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Mirror glaze starts with gelatin that has bloomed. This step happens in any recipe that uses gelatin, such as my friend Virginie’s pomegranate dessert<\/a> and my healthy frosting<\/a> made from yogurt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Blooming lets the gelatin absorb water and swell a little. To properly bloom gelatin, sprinkle gelatin over water a little bit at a time, whisking to thoroughly combine. Tip: If you drop all of the gelatin in one place, you may end up with large gelatin clumps (not pretty!).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. After mixing, let gelatin sit for 15 minutes to bloom (absorb the liquid).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Gelatin is a crucial ingredient in mirror glaze. Be sure not to rush these steps and ensure you prepare the gelatin component correctly for best results!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Make the Glaze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Mix the bloomed gelatin with white chocolate and condensed milk and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. In a small saucepan, boil water with sugar and corn syrup until it reaches 217 F. (I recommend you use a candy thermometer [paid link]<\/a> to get the temperature exactly right.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Pour the boiled syrup mixture over the white chocolate mixture and let sit for a few minutes until the chocolate starts to melt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      White chocolate also ensures that the cake glaze recipe will take on a somewhat solid quality once the temperature has come down.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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      1. Then, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Be sure to keep the blender entirely submerged to avoid bubbles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        Using an immersion blender is the easiest way to get your mirror glaze fully incorporated and smooth to avoid lumps or separation before pouring the mirror glaze over your cake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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        1. Pour glaze through a fine sieve to make sure that it is super smooth and any clumps don’t make it into your final glaze.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          Using a sieve prevents unwanted lumps from showing up in your mirror glaze. This will guarantee a smooth and shiny surface once the glaze has set!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

          Color the Glaze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Next, decide how many colors you would like to mix and separate the glaze into different containers for each color. Add food coloring to each portion to create your desired colors.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, pressing plastic wrap directly against the surface of each glaze, and cool to 95 F.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            This cake glaze recipe is highly customizable and can be dyed just about any color you can think of!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

            Decorating a Cake With a Mirror Glaze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            1. To glaze your cake, place two drinking glasses on top of a cookie sheet and set your frozen cakes on top of the glasses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Slowly but generously, pour one color glaze over the cake<\/strong>, being careful to avoid getting air bubbles. Tip: You can pop any air bubbles with a toothpick, but you will have to work quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Quickly, before the glaze fully hardens, pour any other colored glazes over the first one<\/strong> and gently mix colors however you’d like using an offset spatula.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              It doesn’t require two people, but pouring mirror glaze is fun to do with a friend!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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              1. Carefully pick up the cake up by using both palms and reaching under the cake. To remove any glaze hanging down off the side of the cake, run a knife across the dangling glaze so that it sticks to the knife and gently twirl the knife to remove. Place the cake on a serving plate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Leftover Mirror Glaze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                To use the extra mirror glaze, heat it back up to 95 F in the microwave or set over a bowl of simmering water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                If not using immediately, store your mirror glaze cake in an air-tight container in the refrigerator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Best Tips for Mirror Glaze Cakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n