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What you'll learn
Ingredient Selection & Preparation: How to choose high-quality chocolate, cocoa powder, and eggs; correctly measure and prepare ingredients for optimal texture.
Temperature Management: Techniques for melting chocolate and butter to avoid seizing or burning, including bain-marie and microwave methods.
Batter Consistency: How to achieve the right balance between a custard-like batter and a stable cake structure so that the exterior sets while the interior remains molten.
Molding & Baking: Proper greasing, flouring, or buttering of molds; timing and oven temperature adjustments to guarantee a uniform rise without overcooking.
Plating & Presentation: Tips for unmolding the fondant cleanly, garnishing ideas (e.g., dusted cocoa, fresh berries, ice cream pairing), and creating an elegant plating design.
Troubleshooting Common Issues: Solutions for common pitfalls—such as undercooked centers that are too runny, overbaked cakes with no molten core, or cracked exteriors.
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What you'll learn
Fondant Fundamentals: How to knead, roll, and cover a cake in smooth fondant; troubleshooting common issues like tearing or cracking.
Color Mixing & Painting: Methods for achieving uniform pastel or vibrant hues using gel, powder, and airbrush techniques; blending shades for gradients and ombré effects.
Modeling Chocolate Preparation: Step-by-step process to make stable, pliable modeling chocolate at home—adjusting ratios for firmness or flexibility.
Sculpting Techniques: Building 3D elements (flowers, animals, figurines) layer by layer; using armature supports for larger models.
Texture & Embellishment: Creating realistic surface details—wood grain, lace patterns, ruffles, and draping—using molds, veiners, embossing tools, and impression mats.
Piping & Detailing: Accenting fondant and modeling chocolate pieces with royal icing, edible beads, and dusting powders to add dimension and realism.
Assembly & Structural Integrity: Best practices for attaching heavy sugar components to cake tiers; internal support systems (dowels, skewers) to ensure stability during transport and display.
