Description
This White Mirror Glaze Cake recipe delivers a stunning, glossy finish perfect for elegant cakes and special occasions. The recipe features a smooth, shiny white chocolate glaze that sets beautifully to create an eye-catching mirror-like surface. Using gelatin and white chocolate as key ingredients, this glaze is easy to prepare and adds a professional touch to any cake.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mixture
- 10 g Gelatin powder
- 50 ml Cold water (for blooming gelatin)
Sugar Syrup
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 50 ml Water
Glaze Base
- 200 g White chocolate
- 100 ml Heavy cream
Optional
- Food coloring (gel-based, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin powder over 50 ml of cold water in a small bowl. Allow it to bloom for 5-10 minutes until it becomes spongy and fully hydrated.
- Make the Sugar Syrup: Combine granulated sugar and 50 ml of water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place white chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt it over a double boiler or microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth and fully melted.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot sugar syrup and whisk until dissolved. Pour this mixture over the melted white chocolate and stir until fully incorporated.
- Blend the Mixture: Transfer the combined mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and glossy to ensure a flawless glaze texture.
- Strain the Mixture: Pass the blended glaze through a fine mesh sieve to remove lumps and air bubbles, ensuring a perfectly smooth finish.
- Cool the Glaze: Let the glaze cool until it reaches about 90°F (32°C), the ideal temperature for pouring over cakes.
- Color (Optional): If desired, add gel food coloring at this point to tint the glaze without affecting its consistency.
- Glaze the Cake: Place the cake on a rack set over a baking sheet to catch drips. Slowly pour the glaze over the cake starting from the center, working outward to coat evenly.
- Smooth the Surface: Quickly use a spatula to gently smooth the glaze surface before it begins to set.
- Allow to Set: Let the cake sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes until the glaze firms up and is set to touch.
- Serve: Transfer the finished cake to a serving platter and enjoy the gorgeous mirror glaze finish.
Notes
- Make sure the gelatin is fully bloomed to avoid lumps in the glaze.
- Use gel food coloring to prevent diluting the glaze consistency.
- Glazing temperature is critical; pouring at too high a temperature will cause the glaze to slide off, while too cool will cause clumping.
- Use a fine sieve to remove air bubbles for the smoothest finish.
- This glaze works best on chilled cakes to help it set quickly without melting the frosting underneath.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: White mirror glaze, cake glaze, white chocolate glaze, shiny glaze, mirror finish cake, white chocolate cake topping
