Powdered gelatine works just fine and it’s readily available everywhere. And with that – I have now shared with you everything I know about Mirror Glazes!! N x. Nagi! Place your frozen frosted cake on top of an inverted cake pan resting on top of a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack. Pour! Do not transfer the mirror glaze into the pouring jug until just before using. Required fields are marked *. I just made this cake for turkey day I have never ever attempted such a cake. Nor is a light and fluffy mascarpone frosting. Thank you thank you for this recipe. Slide them under the cake, then lift and shift (see below for steps – I use this same method after glazing); 2. The filling would have marmalade jam on top of a ganache filling and the cake will be crumb coated with chocolate ganache. Galaxy Mirror Glaze. Chocolate Mirror Cake, Chocolate Mirror Glaze, Mirror Glaze, Mirror Glaze Cake, I love hearing how you went with my recipes! Thanks! Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. I’m using my Chocolate Cake with a chocolate ganache because it’s an elegant, classic combination with true wow-factor when combined with the mirror glaze – both visually when you slice it, and in flavour. It will feel like a soft jelly. It looks so sinfully rich and yet it is not – because the Mirror Glaze is wafer thin, and the ganache layer is not that thick either. 1. Freeze cake for 1 hour until buttercream is very firm. Dear Nagi, this recipe came at the best possible time; my husband requested for a simple and sumptuous chocolate cake and he is getting this today. Using an offset spatula, frost the cake with an even coat of frosting. Once the Mirror Glaze has been applied, they seal the cake completely so they can be stored in the fridge and patisserie windows without having to cover them. This makes a thicker layer of mirror glaze which helps disguise more blemishes on the surface of the cake. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 8-inch cake pans with baking spray and line the bottoms with parchment rounds. (That’s just a smear on the cake platter you see in the above step photos. I will try it again as the glaze enhances the taste of chocolate throughout the cake. 6. Pull wedge out and marvel at the perfect layers before continuing to cut more slices! Hey Nagi! The remnants would be for another time (or crumbled over ice cream at some point). See this separate post for my directions: How to Make Frosting Smooth on Cakes. How to achieve the perfect thickness and temperature so that when you pour it, it’s not too thin or thick, and doesn’t melt the ganache. Any frosting that can be spread smooth to cover bumps on cakes, firms up when chilled and is dense enough so chocolate mirror glaze won’t sink or absorb into it when it is poured over. Even if yours is a bit bumpy, the glaze will still be so shiny. Join my free email list to receive THREE free cookbooks! Any revised recipe to make different color? In the Netherlands, leaf gelatin is more common. It calls for patience above all else (you will read the words “cool” and “fridge” a lot! Pipe half the orange batter into the center of the red batter in the first pan, then repeat with the remaining orange batter in the second pan, tapping the pans gently as needed to level out the batter. The glaze should be shiny and glossy at this point, and hopefully bubble free. Just wondering if the ganache and glaze can hold up to the marmalade? Growing! Transfer before it sets! Reduce the mixer speed to medium low; beat in half the flour mixture, then all of the milk and then the remaining flour mixture until just combined. I had quite a bit of glaze left over – nearly a cup and it was perfect as a Lamington coating to some frozen sponge cubes I had from last time I made lamingtons (i ran out of coconut). There are also some troubleshooting tricks to know which I have deployed many times! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. Note that there are some lengthy chilling periods involved in this recipe, ⦠Melt gelatin for 5 seconds in ⦠Let's decorate and have fun. Thanks for this recipe and More power to you and of course kisses to Dozer. Hi, Invert the second cake layer over top of the frosting layer. However, all too often, patisseries and cake makers prioritise the shelf life benefits and make the mirror glaze too thick and too rubbery. ); You can use mirror glaze on virtually any cake; and. Your email address will not be published. Extended schedule: (about 30 to 60 minutes of active time per day) Day 1: Make the caramel. Pour in the bloomed gelatin, and whisk until the gelatin is ⦠Clean knife, dip in warm water and dry again. I will try this in the future. Iâm dying to try it for a dinner party this week, but is there a vegetarian alternative to the gelatin that works with this recipe? By keeping the head and blades under liquid, it avoids bubbles getting into the mixture. Version History. 3. Divide the glaze into bowls and color as desired. But the mousse would need to be hard chilled overnight. Otherwise, refrigerate – you don’t need to cover an uncut cake because the mirror glaze seals it! I will also put a dam around the layer so it doesnât squish the marmalade out. The most impressive part is how you moved the cake. Add the vanilla, increase the speed to medium high and mix until smooth. 4. 1. I found the next day while slicing the cake the glaze peel off like a skin, it is due to the age of the gelatin as mine was bit near the expiry date? In a nutshell, here is how to glaze a Mirror Cake: A flat, even cake surface is essential for beautiful smooth, flawless mirror glazes because the shiny nature of the glaze makes bumps and moulds highly visible. Make one slice into the cake. Dip a knife in, then wipe dry. Refrigerate in an airtight container. © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Mix – it will set into a thick paste. Just use your trusty old meat thermometer! So transfer the cake to a rack before it sets otherwise you’ll get little drags on the edge of the base where the you pick it up (the glaze sticks to the rack). N x. Omg !! TOP TIP: Try to do it in one motion – that is, once you start pouring, don’t stop until all the sides are covered. ð¬. Add about 1/2 cup of frosting to the top of the cake and smooth to an even layer. I honestly think this one may not be the best for that idea is it will get stuck in the glaze. I believe you can make great food with everyday ingredients even if youâre short on time and cost conscious. N x. Hi Nagi, I want to use your glaze recipe for my orange chocolate cake. Combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. The mirror glaze will start to set after about 10 minutes. Mini chocolate mousse cakes on a brownie base are covered with a gorgeous glossy mirror glaze thatâs swirled to look like the galaxy. To preserve the flawless, shiny glaze, avoid touching the mirror glaze once it has been poured. Place 2 ⦠Whisk together the gelatin and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl; set aside to bloom. Version 2.5.8. Chocolate Mirror Glaze – or Glacage Chocolat in French – is the most stunning of all cake glazes! like the Lemon Glaze in this cake). Here are some suggestions for frostings that will work under a Mirror Gaze: As much as you would ordinarily use to fill and cover the sides and surface of a cake. Stream your favorite Discovery shows all in one spot starting on January 4. All rights reserved. But what does matter are “hills” and dents. Some recipes call for melted chocolate and condensed milk instead of cream. 1. The glazed cake can remain on the counter if the room temperature is 22°F/72°F or lower (mirror glaze melts when too warm). The cake was chilled for least 30 minutes. I hope thereâs a way I can send a photo of how my cake looks like. More than anything, Mirror Glazed Cakes require patience. If you pour the Mirror Glaze straight on to a naked cake, it will be bumpy and grainy looking, and the glaze will also soak into the cake. Honestly, just easier to mix cocoa and water first! Check your cake by looking at it from the side. But removing them is easy – just pass a blow torch or even a lighter lightly across the surface of the mirror glaze where the bubbles are, and watch in wonder as the bubbles disappear! Separate the batter into 6 different bowls and tint one bowl red, one orange, one yellow, one green, one blue and one purple. Glossy! You want a steady pouring stream so you get a curtain of chocolate coating the sides of the cake rather than piddly little drips! This cake will have a pull-up photo roll in the centre on top and I am wondering how to successfully use the mirror glaze and prevent it going into the photo roll. that literally dissolves in your mouth. It ended up working and looking pretty fabulous for my first try. I made a 2x 6â cake with your recipe. That might sound slightly unappealing but when executed properly, it functions as a very, very thin layer of soft jelly encasing a frosting or mousse of some sort underneath. Beat the granulated sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Doing this too far in advance creates too many unexpected variables which may trigger the need / irresistible desire to stir. Little smears like you see on the side of the cake below don’t matter – the glaze will hide those as it runs over it. Is there a way to make this dairy free? This and your chocolate cake, is added to my go to favorite baking experience. Place one cake layer onto the cake board bottom-side up. The mirror glaze recipe is quite easy. Don’t hesitate or do a thin stream. You just need to cook clever and get creative! The no-condensed milk recipe I present here was taught to me by a professional pastry chef who has worked in some of the finest restaurants in Sydney. For example, a poof of wind blowing through the house causing a single dog hair to settle on the otherwise flawless surface of the cake (yes, I’m glaring at YOU, Dozer!). The most-asked question when I shared a preview of this cake was, “How do you move it!?!?!“. If you have bubbles, don’t fret! I think I used a small whisk and realized the instructions said not to use a whisk….lol…..it came out great still. No chocolate for you Dozer. Gelatine is what makes Mirror Glaze shiny. N x. Hoi Sanne, according to Dr Oetker: 1 gram of leaf = 1 gram of powder. When the Mirror Glaze is the proper temperature, pour the colors together into a single container for a swirled effect. You will read the words “cool” and “refrigerate” a lot in the following sections! This is the perfect pouring temperature so it blankets the cake smoothly without drips, won’t melt the ganache and sets in a thin 2 – 3mm layer â the perfect thickness for a mirror glaze. This is called blooming gelatine and it allows the gelatine to dissolve smoothly into mixtures. My boys are at the stage where they simply inhale food to feel full. Smooth frosting and level cake – because bumps and dents show up on shiny glazes. Hence a fluffy meringue frosting, say, is no good. Everyone who ate this cake found it moorish. It turned out amazing. Thank you, Hi Jean – NO IDEA! Transfer each color to a separate disposable pastry bag or resealable ziptop bag. Strain into jug – Once it reaches the target temperature, strain it into a jug ready for pouring over the cake. Browse the best selection of cakes and place your order now! Mirror Cakes don’t even need refrigeration as long as it’s cool – the glaze melts in warm temperatures above around 25°C/ 77°C. I attempted this glaze and it came out 90% great, there were gaps where the glaze did not cover some areas of the sides. A mirror glaze is a way to glaze a cake that produces a highly reflective surface. In fact, I consider Mirror Glazes to be all for show and nothing more, and this is really the concept behind it. They make a yield a thicker, less elegant Mirror Glaze that’s also overly sweet. You can start and stop pours and it will still end up smooth, though you will get the most flawless finish if you can do it in one motion. Frosting recipes should provide that information! Since gelatine liquifies when heated and the glaze is so thin, the warmth of your mouth causes the glaze to instantly melt in your mouth when you eat it. MOST SATISFYING MIRROR GLAZE CAKE ⦠Hi Stephanie, it will change the texture unfortunately – something I’ll need to test! Why not have fun making a shiny mirror glaze cake that looks like a mirror? Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Place a wire rack over a rimmed sheet pan and put the cake on top. Then trim cake to make it level and frost cake with chocolate ganache so it's smooth and level (follow the tutorial in this post: After the ganache is smooth and level, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before coating with Mirror Glaze. How you mix the colors is up to you! I use the same method I used to move the cake on to the rack for glazing once the ganache is on, to shift the finished glazed cake to its serving platter: Using two palette or kitchen knives. This recipe is good for chocolate color only. Tag me on Instagram at. It’s inevitable, no matter how gently you stir them. Smooth frosting or ganache finish on cakes, 1. How to avoid gelatine lumps and bubbles in the glaze; and. Also, the final strain of the Mirror Glaze into the pouring jug will strain out any nasty bubbles. It will not crust over like typical glazes (eg. It will make a cake look impressive, but like most things in life, it’s what’s underneath that really matters! Because it’s been really cool/cold here lately in Sydney while I’ve been shooting/testing out this recipe ready for sharing, I’ve just kept it under a cake dome on the counter. Dissolve gelatine – Drop the gelatine in (it will have solidified into a rubbery disc); 5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. And no, they’re not there for the purpose of covering a million imperfections ð. Sign up for the Recipe of the Day Newsletter Privacy Policy, Christmas Ornament Cake Pops with Mirror Glaze. You don’t need a fancy candy thermometer. Measure your glazeâs temperature with a candy thermometer. Day 3: Make the mirror glaze and glaze the final cakes (the mirror glaze can also be made on days 1 or 2 and reheated before glazing). See next section for how to transfer the cake. However, a buttercream frosting or chocolate ganache is perfect. The ingredient that makes Mirror Glazes so shiny is gelatine. For me personally, this has been the single most well received cake by friends and family in the 6 years since I started this website. 4. Reduce the mixer ⦠Then trim cake to ⦠Dec 17, 2020. Make sure the frosting on your cake is smooth and refrigerated for about 2 hours before applying the mirror glaze. I found this to be the easiest way to dissolve cocoa powder without whisking/mixing too much (which will create bubbles and ruins the finish of the glaze). Then cream and sugar – Next, mix in a bit of cream to loosen the mixture, then add the remaining cream and all the sugar. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin to dissolve. The goal of the cake is to not only look stunning, ⦠A mousse cake or a mousse layer is one that could be used without using frosting because the surface is already soft and smooth. Pour the cold water with the gelatin and stir well until the mixture has the texture ⦠Also you will get a skin on the surface which creates unsightly lumps in the glaze. Do you reckon white chocolate could be substituted instead of the cocoa and sugar for a white chocolate glaze? It’s much easier than you think. Do not stir vigorously and do not use a whisk, or you’ll create bubbles in the glaze which will tarnish the perfect finish! Sprinkle gelatin over 120 grams of water a little bit at a time, whisking to combine. It’s very simple to use and not expensive either. See my tutorial for, 2. Iâm so proud of myself and so is my family. Refrigerate to set and chill, about 3 hours. Your suggestions please. Boil – Bring to boil to dissolve the sugar, then take it straight off the stove; 4. Cocoa and water first – In a saucepan, whisk the cocoa powder and water to make a slurry / paste. Made from only a handful of ingredients and no special equipment, if youâve ever wanted to make a dessert to impress this is it! So here are some tips on how to rectify Mirror Glaze blemishes: This is what I used to decorate my cake: Gold leaf and gold dust, purchased from Woolworths in Australia (it’s our equivalent of Walmart in the US and Sainsbury’s in the UK). Making a mirror glaze is very easy IF you follow a few key tips that make all the difference between success and lumpy failure: I’ve made all these mistakes, so you don’t have to! It just needs to be reheating gently then stirred very gently until it is once again smooth and pourable, and then cooled to 30°C/86°F as required by the recipe. It makes it easier to spread the frosting smoothly. Professional pâtissiers use a stick blender / immersion blender. But was wondering if you tried it before. Make your second cut to get your wedge. Tidy edges! Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Here’s how: Move the mirror glazed cake straight after pouring the glaze on, before it sets. Beat in the vanilla. It’s worth mentioning that the Mirror Glaze itself can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week or even frozen. Far more shiny than you can achieve with any other glaze or frosting. No special equipment required – just a meat thermometer and strainer. Bloom the gelatin. Stir GENTLY – Gently stir to dissolve the gelatine lump. Well done again,Nagi. If you’ve always wanted to but been too intimidated by the thought of producing beautiful French patisserie-style cakes, Chocolate Mirror Glaze is an excellent place to start because: It’s a great show-off cake, one that everyone oohs and ahhs over how shiny and reflective the glaze is – just like a mirror! I followed recipe to a T. Was afraid it wouldnât work. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the chocolate and the liquid, making sure that you are ⦠1 leaf = approx 1,5 gram. In a ⦠Make your own mirror glaze cake. Add the white chocolate and let stand 1 minute to melt. Iâll try it out this weekend. Spread a small amount of Buttercream Frosting onto an 8-inch cake board. Soak the gelatine in 80ml cold water for 5 mins. When the glaze is between 75 and 80 degrees F, it is ready to pour. Mirror Glazes take 5 to 10 minutes to set. Very appealing for practical purposes! If you need coat a patch you missed on the side, just pour down the edge of the cake only, to minimise risk of faint “puddle” lines on the top of the cake. 2. Filling only though! To decorate: Using a serrated knife, level the top of each cake layer. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. 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