Description
Create a stunning galaxy mirror glaze cake with swirling cosmic colors. This guide will help you achieve a dazzling, out-of-this-world look for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- White, blue, purple, and black gel food coloring
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over 1/4 cup cold water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, sweetened condensed milk, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl to remove any lumps.
- Divide the glaze into separate bowls for each color. Add white, blue, purple, and black gel food coloring to the bowls. Add edible glitter to one or more colors if desired.
- Let the glazes cool to around 85-90°F (29-32°C). This is crucial for the mirror effect.
- Pour the different colored glazes over your chilled, frosted cake in a random, swirled pattern. Start with darker colors and add lighter ones on top.
- Allow the glaze to drip down the sides.
- Let the cake set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your cake is well-chilled and has a smooth, even surface before applying the glaze.
- The temperature of the glaze is key. Too hot and it will be too thin; too cool and it won’t flow properly.
- Practice on an upside-down bowl first if you’re new to mirror glazes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Glazing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A