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Modelling Chocolate Roses

Modelling Chocolate Roses
Flowers and chocolate are a perfect combination, right? So how much better would it be if those flowers were made of chocolate?

Chocolate roses are a great way to add some sophisticated flair to cakes and cupcakes. They are made using modelling chocolate, a simple combination of chocolate and glucose which creates a flexible, moldable material. Ideal for roses and other simple flowers, it can also be cut or shaped into other decorations to liven up your baking.



 
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Step 1Preparation

Preparation
Ingredients:

Modelling chocolate only requires two ingredients: 4 oz chocolate (I used dark chocolate, purely a matter of personal preference) & 2 tablespoons of liquid glucose.


Equipment:

To make the modelling chocolate you need:
  • a bowl & microwave to melt the chocolate in
  • a spoon for stirring
  • scales/measuring cups
  • a fridge
  • clingfilm

For the chocolate roses:
  • a small chopping board
  • a small rolling pin
  • rose petal cutters, or a print off of the template, a knife & some patience
  • cornflour to stop things sticking
  • (and optional edible glitter if you share my magpie tendencies)
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12 comments
Aug 31, 2011. 9:42 AMJulesuk7 says:
Chocolate flowers look yummy!! But to stop the need to remove White cornflour, use cocoa instead,it also adds another dimension of brown.
May 31, 2011. 3:36 PMsunshiine says:
Very artistic! And looks so good. Thanks for sharing.
May 19, 2011. 10:53 AMmary candy says:
I was making the same thing :(
by the way, your roses looks very nice.
May 22, 2011. 5:03 PMmary candy says:
; )
May 19, 2011. 8:31 AMlidzy says:
I've made roses with royal icing. and these rock! One thing you could do to make it marginally easier is to get a flower "pin" which has a flattish wide surface and a pin underneath to turn it..just makes it easier to turn the rose while forming, but your way works fine too..lovely and *drool* chocolate, what a combo!
May 19, 2011. 4:52 PMkemperjl says:
Liquid glucose is corn syrup.
Jul 22, 2011. 5:19 AMmary candy says:
wauu Belgian chocolate !! huummmy
May 18, 2011. 1:57 PMSHIFT! says:
This is beautiful, thanks for sharing!

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I'm a twentysomething baking obsessive, working as a cake decorator and gradually fattening up my housemates one recipe idea at a time.