I have been making "attempts" at modeling chocolate, following different U-Tube videos for the past 3 months with so-so success. However, I must say, that after following your example and recipe, I am turning out batch after batch of beautiful, smooth modeling chocolate. I usually use candy melts (Wilton, US) which work very well, and I am so happy with the results I am getting. I think one of the big differences between your method and many of the others are 3: 1. The precise ratio of Karo Syrup to chocolate. Having the chocolate in grams makes it very easy to downsize the recipe by half or even a forth and still get great results. 2.Kneading it after one hour of sitting - without cover - on a piece of parchment or wax paper and 3. After sealing it in a plastic bag, kneading it again after 2 more hours. It stays reasonably soft even after a week, making it easy to work with. Thank you for your excellent instructional video and recipe. I do want to confirm one thing: As long as you add color to your syrup before adding to the chocolate, regular gel colors will work, and it isn't necessary to use the oil based candy colors. Is that correct? Thanks again!

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! You can go ahead and use regular gel colours even after it's made. No need to use chocolate colours or anything ever. Thanks for the support xo

I'm working on your recipe in my kitchen right now. Excited to see the results!

That's truly amazing! Thanks so much for the tips! :)

Thank you so much. I am not really a fondant lover and I try my level best to avoid fondant. By chance ended up here on this video. And i would say it is indeed a blessing in disguise. Going to try this method and recipe of modelling chocolate and if it turns out good then walaaaa.....i would bid goodbye to fondant. Thank you once again for this super easy and amazing lesson dear. God Bless you more and more. Lots of love from Malaysia.

I've just discovered modelling chocolate, I'm loving it! Which would you say is better, modelling chocolate or fondant?

OMG!!! this channel is the best thank you for the tips.

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

gladys G Thank you :)

Its so simple and quick.I love using it thanks for showing this video.

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Javier Perez Thanks!

Hi Vanessa, love this cake and would love to try it this weekend for my birthday. I was wondering, can you use chocolate compound instead of the chips or bars?. Look forward to hearing from you

Thank you for your fast reply.

Thank you for the nice and easy instructions, you made it seem fool-proof...thank you

Thank you Vanessa for this great video. How do I decide between fondant and modelling chocolate to cover cakes with? Do you find modelling chocolate more palatable than fondant? (because I've seen fondant wasted on cakes very often) is there any different between the two in terms of texture or anything else I need to keep in mind when I choose modelling chocolate over fondant ?

Heeee, I love your videos! I was wondering if you could use white chocolate bars en break them in small peaces instead of chocolate you use?

I would love to try this! with glucose it's pretty thick here in australia.... is it the same quantity as corn syrup? and how long can i keep this in room temp? thank you :)

hi. thanks for the video. can u use Wilton candy melts?

hi I love ur cakes and ur recipes. I wanted to make modelling chocolate so I went to the supermarket to buy karo light corn syrup but there was only dark corn syrup. I dint buy that. is it fine if I buy that.

cake style can I use this modelling chocolate to cover a cake thank you for your tutorials I will love to make it one of this days

Hi thanks for sharing your Wonderful Videos, I would like to know weather Callebaut coverture is also good for Modeling chocolate. Thank you for your reply. Many greetings from Germany

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Esi Jaeger You can, but I save that for ganache and just use regular chocolate for this, because it's cheaper.

I love chocolate !

nicely done like everything you do, I have learned so much from you, thank you, can you cover a cake with the modeling chocolate? thank you

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Nayasgift not in the traditional sense, but you can wrap, and do some sculpted shapes.

thank you

Hi, Love your videos! Thanks so much for uploading all your knowledge for us :) Just a question about the corn syrup. Where do you get it? I see that you are from Australia, like me, but I can't find it anywhere! Thanks

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Mary Toomey We get ours from a place called Bibina. You can also get it online at Raspberry Butterfly, and I think USA Foods in Melb (also online) should have it.

hi cake style, I all the way from Trinidad and would like to know if being in a hot room will affect my modelling chocolate, because it tends to be extremely oily after I do it??

I made a bb8 cake today and it was my first cake. Didn't turn out well. I'm going to use the mold again and do the modelling chocolate like you did.

Danika you can use glucose.

@nicoletta.o

6 жыл бұрын

Glucose makes it too hard and friable to work with. I think a better option for substituting corn syrup is maple syrup :)

Hello there! If you want to use multiple colors for a project, is it safe to divide them let's say into 4 then equally divide the corn syrup with the food coloring that you will use instead of one big mama dough? thanks! your videos are so creative, detailed, doable and delish! Keep it up! ;)

Could you melt it over a double boiler ?

thank you so much

Thanks so much for the tips mam

Hi. If I need to make small quantities, like 200g of dark chocolate how much corn syrup I need to use? And also what about 200g of white chocolate how much corn syrup. Thanks a lot.

how much chocolat and cyrop do you use? Thank you

Hi, if were i live its to hot room tempeture, can i put it on the fridge?

Hi vanessa, if i need lots of color can i color the chocolate like a fondant process or i really need to add the color to the syrup...thank heaps

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Stephanie Encluna Just like fondant, but it's oily so def wear gloves.

Hi Vanessa and Jon, can I used callebaut chocolate for the modeling chocolate.? Thanks heaps

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+stef encluna absolutely, but you can also get away with cheaper chocolate in this recipe

hi!! great tutorial!! could you tell me how is it made the modeling chocolate with stripes? in different colors? is it made with a pasta machine?

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Victoria Peña Yes, we use a pasta machine.

Can we make a hand which hold or hang with modli g chocolate? Is its hold or fall down?

Hi, Can you help me? Can you tell me the different between using corn syrup instead of glucose?, ¿It is better to use chocolate colorant or the regular one? I already tried this recipe and it was a disaster, the chocolate turned to be a mountain of chocolate pieces so dry that was impossible to work with. I want to use it in a project and I need a this help.. Thanks

Hello, its amazing nd as you describe in very easy way.could i know its shelf life ? Love nd regards frm india.

You are amazing Just I want to know where can I find corn syrup in Australia?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Afrooz Zareian Bibina, and Cake Decorating Solutions

Cake Style How long can I use the modeling chocolate after it's been made and what is the proper way to store it? Thank you! So helpful and creative!

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

J. Storms Stored in a ziploc bag for up to six months at cool room temps.

Hi Vanessa, Can I color the modeling chocolate like fondant? If I need a few colors of it, do I have to mix the corn syrup with melted white chocolate a few times with the color I want or I can just add onto the modeling chocolate just like prepping the colored fondant? TIA.

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Shannon Boay Yes, I mix it in just like normal. I think I have it in the flower pot cake video.

@shannonblw

9 жыл бұрын

Oh really? Cool. Will check it out. Loving all your tutorials! Learned so much :)

Hi is this the same as white chocolate clay that you can roll out, make strip and curls it??? Thank you

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Elvira Villanueva Yes, it is. We love using modelling chocolate, filming another tutorial with it this week~

It worked for us... thankyou, but quick question... when we were using the rolling pin to flat it out. It was sticking to the pin. We then tried using a bit of conf sugar but wasnt working to unstick... what do we do next time???

Can I use homemade white chocolate coorge andcorn syrup must be heat right ?

What other than corn syrup can be used?

Vanessa - Corn syrup? Can't get it where I live (Kyneton) Victoria is there something else you can use?

@janinewaters1332

7 жыл бұрын

It's OK I can see below that I can use glucose syrup

Hi there :) Just a quick question, for the chocolate itself, does it have to be real chocoalte (with cocoa butter) or can I use compound chocolate instead? cheers!

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Deby Yuza The Nestle stuff we use doesn't have cocoa butter in it. It actually makes a better, stronger finished product.

How long can you save modeling chocolate after making it?

Hey ur doing great job I try ur vanilla cupcake recipe for my cupcakes and cake it turned out perfect... I was wondering if you can give me the measurements for smaller amount for modeling chocolate.

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+sanam abro is this the kind of recipe we can half it really easily

@sanamshehzad7205

8 жыл бұрын

okey will give it try... thanks

Can you tell me where are you getting your Karo?? I can't find it!!

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Renee Jordan Bibina

Please can you tell me , Which chocolate you use real or compound?

hi there 👍I really like it..I have 2 questions :what is the persanteg of the chocolate should be in the white chocolate, and if I will make it with the dark chocolate how much it should be. .Thanks

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Umsaif Mohd same for dark, sometimes you need to pop in an extra tablespoon of corn syrup. The white choc I use in this isn't even real choc, so % don't matter in this.

Hi. Does modeling chocolate melts in hot areas??

I am making my brother a 16th birthday cake and all of the recipes I am using are from your channel 😜🍰

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Kennedy Copeland Fantastic!

I made some modeling chocolate, what would make the chocolate be sticky

I'm in Canada , do you know what kinda chocolate and corn syrup I should use ? I've tried to make it twice and I haven't had much success with it ... should I use real chocolate with cocoa butter or fake chocolate with veg oil ? I'm not a big fan of fondant but I want to make a cake for sisters baby shower ! It's expensive messing it up constantly lol we do have collbalt chocolate the one you use to make your ganache , think that would be good ? I've watched so many videos but I feel like yours is the best instructions ... Please help !!

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Tasha Firby We use fake chocolate for this as it sets up hard, and then light corn syrup, or glucose is meant to work, though I've not tried it. We love the taste of it compared to fondant.

Hi, I have tried your way, but my chocolate is always kinda melty, even after a full 24 hour of storage after making. I live in a hot and humid country. Can you advise the ratio for cooking chocolate and corn surup. We don't have candy melts here.

what's the best way to store left over, fridge?

@jaymodh7214

8 жыл бұрын

yes, just microwave it again to soften it

I am making a mindcraft cake this week for my son's birthday. I am going to need multiple colours. How would you suggest doing that? Thanks. Great video. Can't wait to try it.

@kierstenbeatty6411

8 жыл бұрын

Don't add the color at the beginning like she did. After it is mixed separate it into how ever many colors you are using and then color them the color you want. Just add the color into the middle of the chocolate and kneed it in.

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Kimberly Kerr see the flower pot cake and yes, colour just like fondant.

Can I use dark chocolate for this recipe? If so, is quantity of dark chocolate to corn syrup the same? Thank you

Hi really found tutorial helpful. But I live in UK and I am not sure about corn syrup. Can you tell me what corn syrup is as I am struggling to find it .Or can you advise on something else I can use instead of corn syrup. Also what kind of chocolate do I use is this just any kind of chocolate ? sorry to ask but I am a bit stuck .

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Shell Anderson I just use regular Nestle melts from the shops. Not fancy at all. You can also use glucose, but it is a little thicker.

Hello darl! Well here I am Cake Style with a sore back and a hot water bottle at 5:30am watching my channels. I had never heard of modeling chocolate until I found you guys. It does look more "forgiving" when decorating cakes, but I'm wondering about the taste. It would HAVE to taste better than fondant right? Not a fan of fondant or that GAWD awful mock cream that Michels use on their cakes LOL *shudder*

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Mairwyn Curtis Haha, modelling chocolate tastes like eating white chocolate. That's it. So addictive! Feel better hun xoxo

@mairwyncurtis2102

9 жыл бұрын

Ooooh yummy....as for my back I think it's a pinched nerve lol oh well.....been to the shops....going home now to watch more Cake Style​ :) you are such a lovey....cant wait until your next video. Oh I forgot to tell you.....that sunshine cake you made...my late Mother used to sing that to me...its our song and it gave me happy thoughts watching you make that. ...im rambling omg lolz

wt u use with white choclate please rply

I left my modeling chocolate for an hour but when I went to need it is had an excess of oil and it was not smooth - I made sue I didn't over heat it and I checked for the temperature of the syrup and chocolate to be almost the same temperature - what might I have done wrong? Is there anyway to save it?

I loved this so much... I hate fondant... This seems to b à better version

Hey! love your channel I learn so much from you So first of all thank you very much Secondly, can you tell me how much corn syrup I'll need to 200 g chocolate? I think measuring 1/6 cup will be inaccurate Thank you very much

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

ניחוח עוגה 30mls

@user-rv5bd6ew8l

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

where do you buy corn syrup from in Australia?

@kendra3489

4 жыл бұрын

coles

Dear Cake Style, Will the chocolate remain soft once you have decorated a cake? Is it also possible to make a much thinner layer then I have seen in the video of the bad ass dog?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Fleur de Bont You can make it as thin as you like, but it does show more imperfections, and can get stickier. It does harden a little, but doesn't set hard as such.

Hi can I use the compound chocolate? The ratio will be the same?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+MK WIN Yes

Hi, may I ask if I want to make a modeling chocolate with a dark chocolate, is it the same measurements? and can I use a milk chocolate in modeling? and what's the measurements for it too? Thanks and have a good day :)

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Ali Nasser are you the same recipe, sometimes with milk chocolate you need to add an extra tablespoon of corn syrup

@AliNasser-cu7rm

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and have a nice day :)

Do you have a small batch ratio of chocolate to corn syrup

im in the uk what is an alternative to corn syrup?

@fredjacques2979

9 жыл бұрын

In the UK you can buy corn syrup from Amazon.co.uk

Which brand of chocolate can I but in the us?

I find this amazing.

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Valicore thank you

Hi, do hershey's white chocolate chips work for this? :)

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Daim Chughtai yes, they would work.

Could I use chocolate nestle? And could I melt the chocolate on a double boiler ? And if I wanted only 5.00 how much chocolate done need and corn syrup. Is white chocolate and dark chocolate the same amount ty can't wait to try it.. and please do a 3d teddy bear cake will like to make it for my friend she's having a baby soon ty

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Cakes Cupcakes You can melt the chocolate on a double boiler, but with nestle a microwave works fine, so it's just easier. When doing dark chocolate, we use 900g of dark chocolate to every 1 cup of syrup.

Hi Vanessa! 2 questions: 1) how long is the shelf live 2) can you airbrush it?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Rafael Feliciano in a ziploc bag it can last 6 months. Just warm up in the microwave 20% for 30 seconds at a time. You can airbrush, I have done a luster in it a number of times using the airbrush.

i was watching another tutorial and when they used white chocolate, all the cocoa butter was leaking out as they were kneading it. is this white chocolate you are using made with cocoa butter or oils?

Do you store it in the fridge or freezer and when you take it out do u just leave it out so it can get room temperature?

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

christa montero no, always at room temp. x

@christamontero4156

9 жыл бұрын

So u can keep it out in room temperature for 6 months?

How long does it last

Can you do the same for dark chocolate and milk chocolate or is there different amounts?

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

SisterDolphin J You can, but it is different amounts. I just added an extra tablespoon or so of glucose.

@olovefcochrane1992

9 жыл бұрын

Different amounts because theres different amountsof cocoa butter in the chocolate

how to store it for much later use? how long in advance can we make this? does it last long in storage, just as fondant? kindly advise

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Lavina WishMaster this lasts a good 6 months in a sealed bag. It's just chocolate and corn syrup, and they take a long time to go off.

Vanessa, can I use, instead of corn syrup, golden syrup?

@koenachopra6291

8 жыл бұрын

+Peanut how much glucose syrup or liquid glucose should be used with 250 gms of dark chocolate and 250 gms or white chocolate?

can we use liquid glucose? ?

Could pls do a tutorial on how to make chocolate accents for cakes out of modelling chocolate... I wNna know how to roll it shape it to know if it will get sticky.... Pls pls pls do a tutorial on wat i said... I will b waiting for it. TIA

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Febina Ku We have used it in our Hungry Caterpillar, Rudolph, Blue Bird, Flower Pot tutorials.

@febinakufebiscookbook

9 жыл бұрын

thanku

@poopseypants3456

9 жыл бұрын

Cake Style Where are you from?

can use this for covering a cake? please reply soon

@MoreThanSongs

8 жыл бұрын

Yes! she uses this to cover most of her cakes on her channel

Hi can i use rice syrup

can you use colored chocolate instead of dye

Or can I use golden syrup? I know it's thicker, but it'd still work right? Would I use the same amount of golden syrup as light corn syrup?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+lulu2224 I'd say so, just affect the color

what will we use if we cant find white chocolate or dark chocolate with that brand cuz we r in Doha,Qatar so

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Bandongpietiagodaniellekeisha Bartolome any chocolate Will do with this recipe, it works with cheap and expensive white chocolate

If we are in a rush,is it fine if we put it in the fridge to help it cool faster?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Squishy Friendss No, it will become sticky.

Where do you get corn syrup in Australia?

@CakeStyleTV

10 жыл бұрын

Raspberry Butterfly online has it. x

Can I use liquid colour ?

Hi, can i ask you how you keep this? Will it become hard? And for how long you can keep it? Thanks!

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

Greeta Aprilia It hardens, and you just soften in in the microwave at 30% for 10-20 seconds, until the centre starts to soften. It can keep for 6 months or longer in a ziploc bag.

@TheTravisMF

9 жыл бұрын

How do you store it? Shelf, freezer, fridge?

@CakeStyleTV

9 жыл бұрын

TravisMichael Just in the cupboard for 6 months.

How long must we keep the chocolate in air tight conditions before using?

@CakeStyleTV

10 жыл бұрын

Lavinia Tay It needs a few hours to cool. Then it can last about 6 months.

i live in a hot country, so how long can i store it? in the fridge or freezer?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Ngocthanh Lenguyen In the cupboard. You is chocolate, so only in the fridge if chocolate on it's own melts on your counter.

does modeling chocolate dry/set hard?

Have you tried turning this black before? Does it work or is it a dark shade of grey?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+Hannah Van Ingen you can go black yes, or you could also start using a milk chocolate instead of the white

are you using real chocolate or with vegetable oil? thanks

how long can you store this? or do you have to use it right away after the 2 hours?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

+trailerpark_fan up to 6 months.

@isal628

8 жыл бұрын

+Cake Style Do you store it at room temperature or in the fridge ?

@isal628

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Can I use Wilton melting chocolate wafers? The white ?

@CakeStyleTV

8 жыл бұрын

I only use chocolate, I haven't tried melts.