Description

Create custom, edible decorations for any occasion with these easy hand-piped chocolate toppers. Using simple melting wafers and a bit of patience, you can transform a basic cake into a personalized masterpiece that guests will love to eat.

Ingredients

High-quality melting wafers (such as Ghirardelli or Wilton)
Assorted sprinkles or colorful sugar (optional)
Wooden skewers or sturdy paper lollipop sticks
Waxed paper

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Instructions

Prepare your template by drawing or printing your design and placing it on a flat, stable surface.
Layer a square of waxed paper directly over the design template.
Melt the wafers in a heat-safe glass bowl using the microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or parchment cone and snip a very small hole at the tip.
Trace the outline of the design on the waxed paper and then fill in the center for a solid, sturdy finish.
Place a skewer onto the wet chocolate and pipe a small amount of extra wafer over it to lock it in place.
Add sprinkles or decorative sugar while the chocolate is still wet.
Allow the toppers to sit undisturbed at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until completely firm.
Gently peel the waxed paper away and insert the skewers into your frosted cake.

Notes

For the best results, work in a cool, dry room to ensure the chocolate sets properly and maintains its shine. If you are new to piping, practice your design on a spare piece of waxed paper first to get a feel for the flow of the melted wafers before starting your final pieces.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Category: Decoration
Method: Piping
Cuisine: American