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When I was at the cake decorating store buying supplies for the Tykki-dyw butterfly party, I stumbled upon an adorable chocolate mold in the shape of tiny flowerpots. I loved them, and knew I wanted to use them in some way, but knew chocolate was out, since it was likely to be near 100 degrees for the party. Then I remembered the panoramic sugar eggs my grandmother used to make for Easter, and knew I had my solution.
Sugar flower pots topped with royal icing leaves and flowers. Sure, they're essentially large sugar cubes. A dessert table isn't about being healthy, though. I was ok with these sugar bombs for a once-a-year event.
Materials for Making Molded Sugar for Cake Decorating
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1 egg white (see note below)
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- food coloring
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5) Turn the molded sugar out on a flat surface. No need to wait for the sugar to dry; it's ready to turn out immediately, which is handy if you need to re-use the molds.
6) Let dry. After about an hour, if you'd like, you can hollow out the center of the molded sugar so it's not solid. Let dry overnight and the flower pots will be ready to decorate.
7) Pipe royal icing leaves on top of the sugar flower pot, and decorate with pre-made royal icing or gumpaste flowers. I always use meringue powder to make my royal icing, and just follow the recipe on the can.
8) Let royal icing dry overnight, and the molded sugar treats will be ready to serve. These can be made weeks ahead of time, which really helps if you're putting together a dessert table with all homemade goodies.
Imagine the possibilities here! Custom shaped sugar cubes for a child's tea party, a bridal luncheon, or a baby shower? A beach party with edible sand castle lollipops? My mind is spinning!
Comments
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can i ask are they edible???
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