How to Panel a Cake with Modeling Chocolate and Get Super Sharp Edges

Published 2019-12-06
Learn how to cover your cakes in modeling chocolate (or fondant) with razor sharp edges! This is my go-to method for covering all of my cakes. It's way easier than the traditional draping method and results in the smoothest finish!


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All Comments (17)
  • @tuandoole9651
    Thanks for sharing your lovely video how to cover the cake with molding chocolate.
  • great video!! Can you also cover a cake the typical way you would if you were using fondant? and, i'm wondering how do you figure out how much modeling chocolate you'll need to cover a cake?
  • It's alright...you look fine on video. Hope you've gotten a lot more comfortable by now in front of a camera!! Good video! Great demonstration!
  • great video, but how did you prep your cake prior to adding the modelling chocolate, please?
  • One of the most beautiful women in the world to me is Julia Stiles. You remind me of her and...you are adorable to watch. I just did my very first fondant cake yesterday using the paneling technique. I did pretty good but that seam meeting together and cutting it...I didn't too much care for that. However, it was my first time. I think I'm going to try your 'overlap' method as it still looked flawless Ms. Pamela. I'm also going to try your Chocolate icing recipe. Have a blessed day.
  • Good video. Question: if I panel a cake with modeling chocolate, would I be able to do a decorative quilt pattern on it ? Will it harden to quickly?
  • @bettyortiz8625
    Is vodka a must? I'm not a baker or decorator I only do it on occasions. And on the videos I've seen I've noticed vodka is used for painting cakes or for decoration in fondant etc.... does it leave an alcohol aftertaste?
  • This could be a long shot, but how does this affect the cutting of the cake? Does it smash the cake or is it fine? And is it pleasurable enough to eat?
  • @BT-iu5pw
    What kind of modeling chocolate do you use?
  • @susanoommen3506
    Can we place the modelled figure on cake and refrigerate it???
  • @bcqwm5w
    How do you dye your modeling chocolate