Are you craving a sweet treat that not only delights the taste buds but captivates the eyes with its captivating shine? Look no further than patent leather icing, the ultimate glossy chocolate frosting that will transform your pastries, cakes, and cookies into irresistible masterpieces. With its smooth, mirror-like finish, this icing elevates any dessert to new heights of elegance and sophistication. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating this exquisite patent leather icing, revealing the techniques and ingredients needed to achieve a flawless, glossy sheen that will leave your tastebuds and visual senses equally satisfied.
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GLOSSY ROYAL ICING
I received this recipe from a professional baker. I prefer to use this instead of a regular royal icing recipe with egg whites. It hardens nicely and is glossy rather than matte like regular royal icing. Use almond, orange, or lemon extract, whatever you prefer.
Provided by BEVANGELISTA
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cookie Frosting
Time 10m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir warm water, corn syrup, and almond extract together in a small bowl until corn syrup and extract have dissolved. Place confectioners' sugar into a separate bowl and add liquid ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until royal icing is smooth. Store in a lidded container for up to a week; stir thoroughly before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
GLOSSY CHOCOLATE FROSTING
The original recipe for this thick chocolate frosting was my grandmother's. I lightened it up, but it still has all of the original's taste. -Melissa Wentz, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, sugar substitute, cocoa and cornstarch. Add water and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cupcakes or cake while frosting is still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SHINY CHOCOLATE GLAZE
I know you will fall in love with this shiny chocolate glaze.
Provided by KITTYCATGRL
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler. Add corn syrup and set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. use immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 26.2 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
PATENT LEATHER ICING - GLOSSY CHOCOLATE
Glossy and rich--great for special occasion cakes, a little fussy to make but worth it, and can be made well ahead of use.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 2 8-inch layers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler.
- Combine the egg, milk, water and sugar and stir into the chocolate.
- Cook the icing over hot water for 20 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove it from the steam.
- Beat it with a rotary beater for 1 minute or until well blended.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Cool the icing before spreading it.
- Tightly covered and stored in the refrigerator it will keep for several days.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste and texture of your frosting. Look for a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao content and has a smooth, velvety texture.
- Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process of heating and cooling it in a specific way to stabilize the cocoa butter and prevent it from seizing. This will result in a smooth, shiny frosting that is less likely to bloom.
- Use a double boiler or microwave to melt your chocolate: Melting chocolate over direct heat can cause it to burn or seize. Using a double boiler or microwave is a safer and more controlled way to melt chocolate.
- Add the corn syrup and water to the melted chocolate gradually: This will help to prevent the frosting from becoming too thick or grainy.
- Beat the frosting until it is thick and glossy: This may take several minutes. Be patient and continue beating until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator: Patent leather frosting can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you are storing the frosting, bring it to room temperature before using.
Conclusion:
Patent leather frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and colors. With a little practice, you can create beautiful and professional-looking desserts that will impress your friends and family.
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