Chocolate Wraps

[Ironbaker]

DZA, you asked what they were in my picture album, so I'm responding here instead of typing a long note on your profile.

You start with a chocolate transfer sheet and they can be found on most supply sites now. (I don't think ITO has them yet) There are so many designs and they run anywhere from $3-$8 each. I find mine at Country Kitchen Sugar Art, Fancy Flours or even Global Sugar Art.

It takes some trial and error but I basically cut the sheet the height of my cake - may have to tape two together to get the full diameter of the cake. Pour melted chocolate (I use candy melts) on the sheet and spread it out, not too thick or thin. I let it sit for a minute or two and then quickly wrap it around the cake. Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, however long it takes for it to completely set up.

Once it sets, you peel off the sheet and the design adheres to the chocolate. Such a quick and easy for decor when you don't have much time for anything else. You can wrap the outside with ribbons if you like (like my pic).

I hope that explains it! There is a post stickied in one of the forums on CC too by Shirley that explains how she does them. She doesn't use the sheets but uses mylar. Oh, I started taping my sheets to a strip of vinyl to give them more weight. Sometimes they're too sflimsy when I go to wrap around the cake.

Chocolate Transfer Sheets

http://www.countrykitchensa.com/cata...&SubCatId=1544

[LadyDZA]

Thanks!! I cant wait to get a reason to try this!!! Your cake looked SOOO cool!!

[jeri]

Are these the chocolate transfer sheets? There are some really cool ones out but the only ones I have seen are like $45 and you have to purchase a big set... is that what they are? Love the look! Thanks for the info!

[Ironbaker]

Yes, Jeri but they are easier to come by now and you don't have to buy in bulk. Check out the links I posted.

Thanks DZA! They are fun to do. I've even just let one set and then broke it up into jagged pieces to top cupcakes.

[jeri]

I checked out your links... and... spent some $$$!!! I needed some cookie cutters too and Country Kitchen had the ones I was looking for. I have a little western cake to do and needed some cutouts to do some sillouttes in. So... just had to order some transfer sheets too! Thanks for the post! It is always fun to find new places to shop!

I want to try to do some chocolates and use the transfer sheets on top. I don't know how they will turn out but will see!!! I am kind of excited now!!! Thanks!

[2sdae]

These are re posted from a dear lady on cc who showed us her method here. Bless her little heart.

[2sdae]

only difference would be youd use the transfer sheets with a pattern instead of the clear acetate sheets shown here, but country kitchen sells these too.

[Ironbaker]

Oh yes, Sarsi was showing a double chocolate wrap, using both white and regular which looks really cool! May try that one day.

Glad you liked the site, Jeri! I love CK. They have many new designs too, I may have to get some more. They also have a tutorial on chocolate wrapping on both of those sites I posted if you need more tips.

[jeri]

Thanks for the post 2sdae! That is really cool. And Ironbaker thanks again for the link. My order is supposed to be here friday so I am excited! It will be fun to try something new! I also ordered the cookie cutters with the patterns to stamp on them. Those will be fun.

[Ironbaker]

Oh I remember seeing those at ICES! They were demoing them at their booth, looked really neat if you do a lot of cookies.

What transfer sheets did you get?