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Edible Gummy Gems Cake Decoration
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Edible Gummy Gems Cake Decoration

45 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @tigga_mac4 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • gummy gems (already set and turned out of the mold)Other20 pieces
  • silver leaf transfer sheet (cut into pieces sized to the back of each gem)Other4 pieces
  • edible shimmer glitter (sparkly edible glitter (e.g. Colour Mill))Other5 g
  • buttercream (fresh, for piping)Dairy100 g
  • chilled cake (chilled before decorating)Bakery1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

66kcal

Carbs
12 g
Proteins
0 g
Fat
2 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Piping bag
  • tweezers

step by step

Method

  1. Apply silver leaf to the back of the gems

    • Stick each gummy gem straight onto the silver leaf transfer, back side down, and press so it adheres.
    • Alternatively, apply the silver leaf while the gummies are still in the mold for a cleaner finish.
    Step 1

  2. Add shimmer to the back of the gems

    • Brush or dust the sparkly edible shimmer onto the back of the remaining gems.
    • Compare the glitter finish with the silver leaf finish.
    Step 2

  3. Cover the rest of the gems

    • Finish the remaining gems, doing some with the glitter and some with the silver leaf.
    Step 3

  4. Attach the gems to the cake

    • Make sure the cake is well chilled.
    • Pipe a little fresh buttercream onto the back of each gem.
    • Press each gem onto the cake and hold briefly so it sticks firmly.
    Step 4

  5. Finish and serve

    • Take a close-up shot with the flash on to bring out the sparkle.
    • Serve and enjoy — the gems are edible and soft, unlike isomalt or hard candy.
    Step 5
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