Ingredients
Step 1
15g gelatin powder (2 packets of traditional US packaged gelatin)
80g cold water (1/3 cup)
Step 2
100g water (1/3 cup + 1½ tablespoons)
200g sugar (slightly under 1 cup white granulated sugar)
200g glucose or corn syrup (2/3 cup) (I prefer to use pure glucose, which has less water)
Step 3
150g (1/2 cup) sweetened condensed milk
200g chocolate (1¼ cup chopped or chips) (I prefer to use white chocolate for this, but you can use either – it must be REAL chocolate, not melts or oil-based)
food coloring.
Instructions:
Step 1
Bloom gelatin in the cold water. Allow to sit.
Step 2
Boil water, sugar, glucose in a saucepan over medium heat until fully dissolved.
Remove from heat and add in gelatin.
Step 3
Add the condensed milk to the mixture.
Pour entire warm mixture over chocolate. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Alternatively, you can stir carefully.
Check the temperature of the mix. Use when the temperature reaches 32C/90F. This is important to not get to correct texture and pour. It may take a while to cool. Stir carefully while waiting. I like this thermometer for this.
Pouring
When ready to glaze the cake, cover a surface or rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap for easy cleanup. I use a large glass to place the cake (keeping the bottom of a spring form pan or small plate on the bottom of the cake) above the pan. You want to be able to pour and have the excess run off.
You can color the glaze in individual containers with gel food coloring. Have all of your colors ready and at 90-95F before starting. They will maintain temperature for a decent amount of time, but you will want to work quickly.
To get a gradient or different color design, pour the base color completely around the top of the cake. Use plenty to cover all spots. Immediately pour other colors.
To finish, take a long offset spatula and hold it perfectly level to the top. Swipe the spatula across the top, just barely above the cake level to remove excess. This will leave your finish looking flat and perfect.
Allow to sit before moving cake.
Rest to set. You may refrigerate before serving.
Enjoy!
