Edible decorations

Edible decorations

Nothing tastes better than a freshly baked cake. But for the final touch you need gloss, color, flowers and other types of edible decorations. We at miniSchoggi explain which decorations are easy to use and create beautiful effects.

Scatter decor

Probably the most classic form of decoration is sprinkled decor. Colored sprinkles, chocolate chips and shiny sugar pearls are well suited for decorating any baked goods. Small hearts, stars and figurines also count as sprinkle decor. It should be noted, however, that this type ofdeco requires a "glue" to stick. Depending on the cake or cake, simple icing, jam, chocolate ganache or frosting of any kind can be used to attach sprinkle decor. For those who have already baked for several hours and just want to embellish the cake a bit, sprinkle decor is a quick, easy-to-use form of decoration.

Stencils, stencils and embossing forms

If you like to use powdered sugar and cocoa powder or other colored powders as decoration, you need so-called stencils. These are simply placed on the cake and the powder is carefully spread over it with a sieve. For natural-looking flowers and leaves, embossing molds can be used. By pressing marzipan or fondant into small molds, the delicate flower or leaf pattern transfers into the desired medium. If colored fondant or marzipan is used, authentic flowers and plants can be created in minutes.

Lace decor

A challenging type of edible decoration that is mostly used for elaborate wedding cakes is lace decor. To create these, you will need a decor mat as well as lace decorating paste. This is available in a variety of colors to blend perfectly with the design of your decoration. Sugar lace is a challenge in itself because of the delicate structure. The rule is: In the calm lies the power that creates beautiful lace!

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Royal icing

Royal icing is a stiff sugar icing often used to decorate cakes, cookies and other baked goods. It is made of powdered sugar, egg whites and lemon juice or water. Royal icing is used to create patterns, designs, fonts and decorations on cakes or cookies. It hardens after application and forms a glossy, firm surface. Royal icing can also be used to glue cookies or create sugar lace. It is especially popular for creating ornate, detailed decorations.

Edible dried flowers

There are many different edible dried flowers that can be used in the kitchen. Here are some examples:
1. Lavender flowers: Lavender flowers add a subtle, floral flavor to dishes and are good for baking or making syrup.
2. Rose flowers: Rose flowers have a delicate, sweet flavor and are often used in desserts, tea or for decoration.
3. Marigold flowers: Marigold flowers have a slightly spicy flavor and are often used for coloring dishes or making salves and teas.
4.. violet flowers: violet flowers have a mild, sweet taste and are good for decorating desserts or flavoring liqueurs.
5. cornflower flowers: cornflower flowers have a slightly sweet taste and are often used as edible decorations for salads or desserts.
It is important to note that not all flowers are edible. It is important to find out beforehand whether a flower is suitable for consumption and whether it may cause allergic reactions.

Chocolate decoration

There are many ways to use chocolate as decoration for cakes. Here are some ideas:
1. Chocolate ganache: A melted chocolate and cream mixture that can be poured over a cake or used as a filling. It can also be used for chocolate drops.
2. Chocolate drops: Melted chocolate that is placed in small drops on baking paper and then hardened. The drops can be placed on the cake to decorate it.
3. Chocolate lattice: Melted chocolate placed in strips on baking paper and then hardened. The strips can then be woven into a lattice and placed on the cake.
4. Chocolate chips: Melted chocolate spread thinly on baking paper and then hardened. The hardened chocolate can then be broken into chips that can be sprinkled on the cake.
5. Chocolate elements: Melted chocolate can be poured into molds and then hardened to make various shapes such as flowers, hearts, stars, and so on. These chocolate elements can then be placed on the cake.
6. Chocolate rings: Molten chocolate can be used to form rings that can be placed around the cake to decorate it.
7. Chocolate decorations: Melted chocolate can be used to form various decorations such as bows, knots, letters, etc. that can be placed on the cake.
It is important to note that chocolate should be kept in the refrigerator to prevent melting. Also, the cake should be cooled before applying the chocolate decoration to prevent smudging.