How to Make a Galaxy Mirror Cake
Make the cake layers., Assemble the cakes., Allow the cake to chill for about 20 minutes until it starts to set slightly. , Spread and cover the whole cake with more frosting., Chill the frosted cake again for about two hours until firm. , Bloom the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make the cake layers.
Slice the round dark chocolate cakes into a half using a cake cutter.
You will be left with four cake pieces. -
Step 2: Assemble the cakes.
Place one of the cake layers on a cake turner or cake stand.
Frost and stack each cake piece using the vanilla buttercream frosting.
Spread out the frosting using a large butter knife. ,, Use an offset spatula to evenly spread it around. ,, Pour the cold water with the gelatin and stir well until the mixture has the texture of applesauce.
Set it aside for about 5-10 minutes to allow it to bloom. , Whisk well until fully combined. , Allow it to boil so the sugar can dissolve. ,,,, Allow it to sit for about 2-3 minutes until the hot mixture melts the chocolate, and the chocolate begins to soften. ,, This helps remove any excess air bubbles and will keep the glaze smooth. , Add a couple of drops of food gel into each bowl and stir to create the color.
Use the black food gel and white food gel to make the colors darker or lighter.
Mix well. , Place a vase or large glass on top of a baking tray where the cake can stand when you apply the glaze.
Remove the chilled cake from the fridge and place it on the vase or glass. , Gently swirl it around with a spoon but do not mix. , The cake will begin to drip down on the sides and will fall onto the baking tray.
This is normal to help let the glaze spread. , Swirl the rest of the colors on top of the cake using a spoon.
Feel free to add the remaining colors anyway you like so be creative when topping off the galaxy mirror cake. , This helps blend in the colors together to form a galaxy-themed look.
Be sure you brush off the glaze carefully.
Spreading too hard will cause the frosting to expose. ,, This is optional but creates an extra galactic look. ,, Cut a slice of galaxy mirror cake with a cutting knife.
Lay the cake on a serving plate.
Garnish with extra edible glitter or disco dust, if desired.
Enjoy! -
Step 3: Allow the cake to chill for about 20 minutes until it starts to set slightly.
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Step 4: Spread and cover the whole cake with more frosting.
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Step 5: Chill the frosted cake again for about two hours until firm.
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Step 6: Bloom the gelatin.
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Step 7: In a large saucepan
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Step 8: combine the corn syrup
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Step 9: warm water
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Step 10: and sugar.
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Step 11: Heat up the mixture for about 7-8 minutes on medium low heat.
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Step 12: Shut off the stove and remove the sugar mixture from the heat.
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Step 13: Add the bloomed gelatin into the sugar mixture and whisk.
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Step 14: Pour in the condensed milk into the mixture and whisk once more.
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Step 15: Pour the liquid mixture into the white chocolate.
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Step 16: Blend the white chocolate mixture with an electric mixer until creamy.
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Step 17: Pour out and strain the mixture into a medium-sized bowl with a strainer on top.
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Step 18: Divide the glaze into five bowls and add the food gel.
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Step 19: Prepare the cake.
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Step 20: Swirl the electric blue glaze with the navy blue.
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Step 21: Slowly pour the swirled glaze all over the cake carefully.
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Step 22: Add the extra colors and finishing touches.
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Step 23: Using an offset spatula
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Step 24: carefully and gently spread the colors evenly on top of the cake.
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Step 25: Sprinkle the edible glitter or disco dust over the cake
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Step 26: if desired.
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Step 27: Gently splatter a few dots of white food gel over the cake.
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Step 28: Allow the cake to sit for about 20 minutes to remove any excess glaze and to allow the glaze to set.
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Step 29: Serve.
Detailed Guide
Slice the round dark chocolate cakes into a half using a cake cutter.
You will be left with four cake pieces.
Place one of the cake layers on a cake turner or cake stand.
Frost and stack each cake piece using the vanilla buttercream frosting.
Spread out the frosting using a large butter knife. ,, Use an offset spatula to evenly spread it around. ,, Pour the cold water with the gelatin and stir well until the mixture has the texture of applesauce.
Set it aside for about 5-10 minutes to allow it to bloom. , Whisk well until fully combined. , Allow it to boil so the sugar can dissolve. ,,,, Allow it to sit for about 2-3 minutes until the hot mixture melts the chocolate, and the chocolate begins to soften. ,, This helps remove any excess air bubbles and will keep the glaze smooth. , Add a couple of drops of food gel into each bowl and stir to create the color.
Use the black food gel and white food gel to make the colors darker or lighter.
Mix well. , Place a vase or large glass on top of a baking tray where the cake can stand when you apply the glaze.
Remove the chilled cake from the fridge and place it on the vase or glass. , Gently swirl it around with a spoon but do not mix. , The cake will begin to drip down on the sides and will fall onto the baking tray.
This is normal to help let the glaze spread. , Swirl the rest of the colors on top of the cake using a spoon.
Feel free to add the remaining colors anyway you like so be creative when topping off the galaxy mirror cake. , This helps blend in the colors together to form a galaxy-themed look.
Be sure you brush off the glaze carefully.
Spreading too hard will cause the frosting to expose. ,, This is optional but creates an extra galactic look. ,, Cut a slice of galaxy mirror cake with a cutting knife.
Lay the cake on a serving plate.
Garnish with extra edible glitter or disco dust, if desired.
Enjoy!
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