So you watch the Cake Boss and maybe Ace of Cakes and you see them use modelling chocolate for almost everything. About a month ago, I decided it was time to experiment with it so I found a recipe online and guess what? It's super easy to make! 10oz of melted choc with 1/3 cup of corn syrup. Stir it well and it becomes thick like dough. Smooth it out on waxed or parchment paper to 1/2 inch thickness and let sit for 2 hours. No problem! I was able to tint it (since I chose to use white choc) and I made Ariel for Naia's cake!
Well, tinting icing or fondant is never much fun so I decided those choc wafers from Bulk Barn which come in assorted colours would be an even better choice! Easy right? Everything about making it was the same and was simple. But after a few hours, when I checked it, mine actually just felt like a 1/2 inch mass of solid chocolate. I had to "warm it" in the microwave in order to be able to have it be pliable enough to use. The first one I did, I nuked it too long and it was like trying to mold porridge. Not fun! But it hardens well so Manny's hammer friend in blue turned out ok. I won't bore you with details and I'm sure you're wondering, ok, what part of her story was unsuccessful? Here it is...
My white modelling chocolate doesn't mold. It truly is a big hunk of white chocolate. I warmed it - it turned into white sand. ?? And this was the largest amount of chocolate I used so that totally sucks! Live & learn! Next time I order a big bucket of MC from a cake decorating supplier and then I can truly be CAKE BOSS!! It's the KISS principle in effect!
Ciao!
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