Mirror Glaze Cake Decoration
A mesmerizing cake technique that creates a flawless, reflective surface using a glossy glaze made of gelatin, condensed milk, white chocolate, and vibrant food coloring. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, and celebrations.
Equipment
- Candy Thermometer
- Mixing Bowls
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Immersion Blender
- Cooling Rack
- Spatula
Ingredients
Mirror Glaze
- 14 oz white chocolate finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup water for sugar syrup
- 2 1/2 tbsp powdered gelatin bloomed in 1/4 cup water
- gel or powdered food coloring as desired for design
Instructions
- Prepare your cake: Frost with buttercream or mousse and freeze until solid. This ensures the glaze sets properly.
- In a saucepan, heat sugar, water, and condensed milk until hot but not boiling.
- Stir in bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Pour hot mixture over chopped white chocolate. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, then strain to remove air bubbles.
- Divide glaze into bowls and add food coloring. Swirl colors together gently for marbled or galaxy effects if desired.
- Allow glaze to cool to about 90°F (32°C). Place frozen cake on a cooling rack over a tray and pour glaze from the center outward, letting it flow naturally over the sides.
- Trim drips, decorate with edible glitter, gold leaf, or chocolate pieces, and transfer to serving plate.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality white chocolate and strain glaze carefully to avoid bubbles. Store finished cakes uncovered in the fridge to maintain the glossy finish.