Description
Add a personalized touch to your desserts with these charming, handcrafted edible cake toppers made from melted candy wafers. This budget-friendly project allows you to create custom designs and shapes that bring a sense of professional artistry to any home-baked treat.
Ingredients
- Melting Wafers (such as Ghirardelli or Wilton)
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Gel Food Coloring (optional)
- Wooden Skewers
- Waxed Paper
Instructions
- Draw or print your desired designs onto paper to serve as templates for your toppers.
- Cut individual squares of waxed paper for each design and lay them directly over the templates on a flat baking sheet.
- Place candy wafers in a heat-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Transfer the melted candy into a piping bag with a small hole snipped at the tip and trace the outline of your design before filling in the center.
- While the candy is still wet, gently lay a wooden skewer onto the design and pipe an additional small amount of candy over it to sandwich it in place.
- Add optional sprinkles or decorations while the candy is still wet, pressing them gently into the surface.
- Allow the toppers to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until completely solid before carefully peeling them off the waxed paper.
Notes
For the smoothest finish, ensure your piping bag tip is cut very small to allow for better control over fine details. If the candy begins to harden in the bag while you are working, you can gently massage the bag to distribute heat or place it in a warm spot for a few moments. Always store finished toppers in a cool, dry place until ready to use to prevent softening.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert Decoration
- Method: Piping
- Cuisine: American