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Mirror Glaze Cake
Serves 4
50 mins
3346 Kcal
A mirror glaze cake is a beautiful dessert with a shiny, reflective finish that adds a smooth and elegant look. This mirror glaze cake recipe might be the perfect fit for one who wants to obtain the ideal cake for their child's birthday party, wedding, or holiday get-together. This glassy, mirror-like finish is achieved by pouring a smooth, shiny glaze over a cooled cake, making it almost too beautiful to eat. The mirror glaze cake recipe is then used as a base - a spongy or mousse cake that can hold its form well and is perfectly baked. After frosting it with buttercream or ganache, it is chilled to allow a firm surface for the glaze. For the glaze, sugar, condensed milk, gelatin, and chocolate are combined and heated with a few other ingredients to give it the desired consistency: thick and glossy. Once the glaze has cooled down to the right temperature, it is poured over the cake. It drops down the sides perfectly and gives a seamless, mirror-like finish. This mirror glaze cake looks fabulous because of this; you can see the lovely colour and shine in the glaze. You could also add food colouring to tint your glaze into shades of colour or marble effects for an artistic finish. The mirror glaze cake recipe is tedious and demands much precision, but the result is worth the trouble. A delicious, moist cake is protected by this glossy, smooth exterior that truly makes for a showstopper, both to the eye and the palate.
Ingredients required for Mirror Glaze Cake
- 200 gms white chocolate
- 280 gms sugar
- Condensed milk
Cooking steps for Mirror Glaze Cake
- 1The ultimate dessert flex has to be the mirror glaze cake.
- 2Start this recipe of mirror glaze cake by blooming the gelatin. Dissolve the gelatin powder in water and let it chill for about 5-10 minutes. This step is non-negotiable because blooming activates the gelatin and sets you up for that flawless, glassy finish.
- 3While your gelatin does its thing, combine the sugar, condensed milk, and water in a medium saucepan. Heat it on medium, stirring now and then, until the sugar melts completely. Once everything's dissolved, let it simmer gently for a couple of minutes to bring all those flavours together.
- 4Take the pan off the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until it fully dissolves into the warm mixture. This is where the magic starts happening because the gelatin is the secret sauce to that signature sheen.
- 5Now, throw in your white chocolate and stir like your life depends on it until the chocolate melts completely. What you're left with is a silky, velvety glaze that's already making you feel like a pro. Add two drops of white food colouring for that pure, glossy vibe—it's optional, but it seriously elevates the final look.
- 6Here's the critical part: let the glaze cool to about 95 F (35 C). This is your sweet spot—warm enough to pour but not hot enough to mess up your cake's frosting or ganache base. If it's too hot, it'll melt into your cake, and no one's here for that drama.
- 7While the glaze cools, make sure your cake is prepped. It must be fully chilled and covered in a smooth layer of ganache or buttercream. Set it on a cooling rack or cake stand with a tray underneath to catch the drips. When your glaze is ready, pour it slowly over the centre of the cake and let it cascade down the sides. Use an offset spatula to nudge the glaze and ensure complete coverage gently—it's oddly satisfying to watch.
- 8As the glaze sets, it transforms into this glossy, almost surreal finish that'll make you question if you're looking at dessert or modern art. Give it about 30 minutes to fully set before serving.
- 9This mirror glaze cake recipe is delicious and a must try for cake lovers.