Mirror Glaze Recipe ~ Vegan ~ Strawberry

Step 1

In a large bowl combine both chocolates chopped into smaller, same sized pieces

Step 2

Combine the sugar, water, sweetened condensed coconut milk & corn syrup and heat over medium heat stirring often to at least 150°F then add the agar powder

Step 3

Whisk constantly and bring to a rolling boil then pour over the chocolate in the bowl and whisk to melt.

Step 4

Cool to at least 90°F before pouring it over your cake.

Step 5

Place your chilled cake on a cooling rack set over a parchment paper lined sheet pan

Step 6

Pour the mirror glaze over the cake letting the excess run down over the sides.

Step 7

The agar will cause it to set very quickly so try not to use a spatula to ice it, just allow the excess to drip off

Step 8

You can reuse the excess glaze, just scrape it off the parchment paper and store in a clean container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month- simply rewarm when needed

Step 9

Decorate your cake as shown in the video or as you prefer 🙂

Step 10

In a large bowl combine both chocolates chopped into smaller, same sized pieces

Step 11

Combine the sugar, water, sweetened condensed coconut milk & corn syrup and heat over medium heat stirring often to at least 150°F then add the agar powder

Step 12

Whisk constantly and bring to a rolling boil then pour over the chocolate in the bowl and whisk to melt.

Step 13

Cool to at least 90°F before pouring it over your cake.

Step 14

Place your chilled cake on a cooling rack set over a parchment paper lined sheet pan

Step 15

Pour the mirror glaze over the cake letting the excess run down over the sides.

Step 16

The agar will cause it to set very quickly so try not to use a spatula to ice it, just allow the excess to drip off

Step 17

You can reuse the excess glaze, just scrape it off the parchment paper and store in a clean container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month- simply rewarm when needed

Step 18

Decorate your cake as shown in the video or as you prefer 🙂

Step 19

Combine the coconut milk with the sugar in a heavy bottom sauce pan

Step 20

bring to a boil over high heat stirring often

Step 21

Once it boils reduce heat to a simmer cook for 45 minutes stirring occasionally and watch it closely so it doesn't burn or boil over

Step 22

By the time 45 minutes approaches it should have reduced down to close to 1 or1¼ cup total volume and start to get thick

Step 23

It will thicken more as it cools.

Step 24

Cool completely then use it in your recipes or see storage information in the notes below