How to Make a Chocolate Plaque
To make a chocolate plaque, first make chocolate by melting chocolate chips and shortening. Pour melted chocolate onto plastic wrap or a cookie sheet. Let it cool completely until hardened. Write a message on the hardened chocolate using a toothpick or piping melted chocolate. Carefully peel the chocolate plaque off the plastic wrap. Place plaque on birthday cake. Can also make chocolate plaque using silicon molds. Melt chocolate, pour into mold. Refrigerate until set. Remove from mold.
Decorating Chocolate Plaques
You can decorate plaque by piping frosting. Can add things like caramel roses too. Practice writing on the chocolate before putting on cake. Options are directly write on chocolate plaque with toothpick, melted chocolate, or make small holes with needle and trace with melted chocolate.
Tips for Chocolate Plaques
- Trim any skewers used to separate decorations to avoid injuries.
- Make sure oasis doesn’t pop up and ruin the look.
- Store cake with plaque in an airtight container at room temperature. Will keep 3-4 days but best when fresh.
Piping Chocolate Letters and Numbers
How to Pipe Chocolate Letters
To pipe chocolate letters, first melt chocolate in a double boiler. Pour melted chocolate into a piping bag or plastic bag. Cut a small hole at the corner. Pipe chocolate to form desired letters or numbers on parchment paper. Allow chocolate letters to cool completely before removing from paper.
You can also practice piping on parchment first. Keep piping bag steady and use even pressure. For details, use smaller tips or cut smaller holes.
To decorate cakes, attach piped letters with more melted chocolate on cake sides. Chill to set. Can also drizzle chocolate in wiggly lines. Practice makes perfect piping!