Easy Mirror Glaze
This easy mirror glaze recipe creates a glossy, reflective finish without fuss. Beginner-friendly yet impressive enough for special occasions, it’s the perfect way to make cakes shine. Customize with colors, flavors, or swirls to make every cake a canvas of creativity.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Heatproof bowl
- Immersion Blender
- Fine sieve
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water for blooming gelatin
- 7 oz white chocolate finely chopped
- gel food coloring of choice
Optional Additions
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional, for sweetness
- 1/2 tsp almond extract optional, for nutty flavor
- 1 pinch salt optional, to balance flavor
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a small bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes to bloom.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, condensed milk, and 1/2 cup water. Heat gently until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
- Pour hot syrup over chopped white chocolate. Let sit 3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Blend with an immersion blender until fully smooth, holding blender at an angle to avoid bubbles.
- Add gel food coloring as desired. Swirl multiple colors for a marble effect.
- Cool glaze to 95°F before pouring over a chilled, frosted cake set on a wire rack.
- Let glaze drip and settle for 10 minutes. Trim excess before moving cake to a serving plate.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality white chocolate and chill your cake well before glazing. You can make the glaze up to 3 days ahead, store in the fridge, and gently rewarm before using.