How to Make Multi-Color/Solid Chocolate Cake Wraps

In this video, I take my popular semisweet (one chocolate) lace cake wrap up a notch by piping a solid wrap in many colors. (I've got seven colors of white chocolate, plus dark chocolate, in this design!) I've piped freehand, but you can also use the same technique to trace a pattern if you find that easier. Happy piping!
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How to Melt Chocolate video: tinyurl.com/o34pjrg
Semisweet Chocolate Lace Wrap video: tinyurl.com/lud3sgr
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Italian Buttercream recipe: www.juliausher.com/kitchen_and...
Parchment Cone video: • How to Make and Handle...
Modeling Chocolate video (for the cake-top ribbons): • How to Make Modeling C...
Ribbon-Making video (again, for the cake-top ribbons): • How to Make Ribbon Dec...
Acetate sources: tinyurl.com/onn4m37 (food grade); tinyurl.com/k2p9dx5 (not guaranteed food grade)
Oil-based Candy Color source (one of many; I use Chefmaster brand): tinyurl.com/mbtdw3s
Hydrogenated Palm Oil source (aka Paramount crystals): tinyurl.com/lzae8y2
Cocoa Butter source (be sure to purchase food-grade product, not cocoa butter in cosmetics): tinyurl.com/leqjtq3
NOTES ON CHOCOLATE USED:
I prefer to use a premium couverture chocolate because its relatively high cocoa butter content gives it great flow-ability and mouth-feel. Brands I most often use are Callebaut, Valrhona, Ghirardelli, and Guittard. I avoid the usual store-bought brands like Nestle and Hershey's, as well as candy melts, as they don't flow as well and are more waxy due to non-cocoa butter fat substitutes. They also set a lot faster, which may make it harder to pipe the entire chocolate piece before it hardens.
NOTES ON CUTTING CAKES WITH CHOCOLATE WRAPS:
To minimize chocolate breakage, I use a hot knife (heated in the flame on my stovetop) to cut these cakes. Even so, some breakage is likely to occur - that's just the nature of piped chocolate! But I make the best of it by using the pretty chocolate shards as plate garnish. And no worries about the underlying icing - once exposed, it will still look quite neat.
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[@marinellaluistro3906]

You are AMAZING, Julia!!! To be piping and talking at the same time is quite a talent on top of the artistic ones you've got! You impress and inspire me to no end. Clean and beautiful works of art, ALL the time! Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your talent.

[@JessMeVe]

This is one of the most beautiful decorations I ever seen, better than fondant or whatever. Simply beautiful and delicious, a piece of art!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much! :)

[@cherylmaley6352]

Julia, you are just amazing! I've watched so many of your videos and there's no way I'd have the patience to do all that intricate work you do-especially the NEEDLEWORK on a cookie!!! This cake wrap looks way to pretty to cut and serve!!

[@greenwithenvy55]

Wow! Give yourself a big pat on the back! Cause that is a lot of work! Absolutely beautiful!

[@Greywuylf]

I did your chocolate lace cake wrap on a 6-inch round with butter-cream frosting and then placed fondant roses at a few places around it. Everyone went nuts about it! Thank you for the instruction. My next attempt is your design in this video. Love your videos!

[@carmenbanales8655]

Julia, me dejas sin palabras, simplemente...lo MEJOR!!!!

[@MegaJeannette27]

Beautiful and clean master technique. Greetings from the last place in the world. Chile.

[@Eva-qu6qw]

Love this video, I use the same technique on my nails (drawing on a plastic thing and then press it on my nail), it's so much fun to do! 😃

[@ainsleyharris8866]

I cannot belive that all of it is able to be eaten, because they are so beautiful

[@katiesuelee6533]

My one-year-old and four-year-old and I snuggle up and watch your videos as if it is a family t.v. show. Everyone enjoys them! (My hubby is impressed too!)

[@DebbieTaylorpdx]

You are such an inspiration! I can't wait to try this!

[@tharrison0043]

It so beautiful,i want to give this a try,but on a small scale first.Thank you for the tutorial.

[@ChandrajReed]

Wow you are truly talented.I have never seen anything like them they are so beautiful..

[@fasulub]

That's a wonderful master piece!

[@user-lu1tp8sw4s]

Oh my God u r genius it is a piece of art and at the same time it is not that much difficult thaaaank u for sharing us your creative ideas of cake decoration

[@IoveYAHUAH]

Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing. I can't wait to make this one

[@justaperson7130]

Wow, you’re so inspiring and make it so doable! Thanks for putting these on YT.

[@katalinaj3450]

You are plain AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.

[@onetier]

Stunning!

[@denisecline8380]

Stunning! Love the stained glass effect!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@elycarrmo]

No hay otra palabra más que BELLISIMO

[@darshnasathyapal9008]

Amazing work and thank you for the detailed session. Very informative. Definitely wanna try it out 😍

[@elizabethbanuelos5178]

I absolutely love all your ideas. They are just great 💓

[@Banana-tq8wi]

The tutorial is very easy to follow. Thank you. The cake came out beautiful.

[@sangeetapandit2011]

Hi, you create magic!This lace is so beautiful that I’d never want to cut the cake! Awesome! Thanks 🙏

[@Fenikkusuuk]

You never cease to amaze me with the edible art you produce!!! I haven't tried to make it myself, yet I never tire watching your skills! As always beautiful!!! You are such an amazing artist!

[@mandymanting]

This is definitely advanced skills！And finally, cake decorations that taste good ^_^ Thanks Julia～

[@claudiabaeza25]

Querida Julia, solo queria decirte que AMO tus videos me pasos horas viendolos, son super facil de seguir y sobre todo son super espectaculares.Gracias por compartir tu talento!!!!!

[@choochoo6813]

wow that is beautiful!

[@marthaschaeffer8367]

you are a truly artist I enjoy every single video, simply love them thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@purplelittlefish3549]

Thank you Julie! Your cakes's gushing joy e peace! Please never stop, this world needs people like you. Love e peace frome Italy :D

[@olganavrotska5475]

Wow Julia! You are a true artist! Thank you so much for such detailed video and recipes! I LOVE all of your videos, you are amazing!

[@jasvinderkaur8518]

Wow, amazingly beautiful

[@nicwong1493]

You are so talent. The cake looks extremely pretty. Love your videos.

[@mariavictoriaagudelomesa2773]

La mejor, espectacular!!!

[@SpicSpanishQuePasa]

You are amazing, and your work is fantastic. Thank you for these instructional videos. You are clearly a master at this. Just wonderful, I love it, and you, for sharing.

[@texgal3990]

If cake decoration can be a masterpiece this would be one of them. Thank you

[@JuliaMUsher]

Aww, thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@annamaccagno5891]

so pretty...😍😍😍Thanks for your recipe. The cake is wonderful! Amazing! 👏👏👏

[@lina476]

Espectaculares todos sus trabajos, me encantan!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juanitachristian536]

Great thank u so much for all your videos and comments, one very clever lady 😊

[@girlenis]

YOU ARE THE MASTER!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@nnhbakes2567]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing

[@JuliaMUsher]

You are SO welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@deocleciagadani5712]

Maravilhoso. Que lindo . Amei essa técnica. Parabéns.!!!!!!!

[@OlleNudel1]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. For my daughters birthday I wanted to make a really impressive cake. I used your technique with baking paper (which worked surprisingly well). My daughter and our guests liked it very much and I have received a lot of compliments. I love your videos

[@franchescauchin8634]

Gorgeous!!! I will try...

[@RedBlur0817]

Wonderful! I love your videos. Stunning work and you make it look easy.

[@rachelmarins1344]

ARRASOU !!!! PARABÉNS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carmenvintimilla9331]

felicitaciones una artista espectacular me encantan estas decoraciones de las tortas

[@michelmendes3358]

I already tried,and it was awesome.

[@CakeDecoratingDotCom]

Too beautiful to eat... It's just perfect!

[@Oneforjustice]

That is beautiful!!! I will try this soon:) Thank you for your video.

[@marthaurrutia2163]

estoy impactada de lo fácil que lo haces wow felicidades me acabo de suscribir

[@katie_dribelbis661]

Julia I am just starting out and your video's are just so great and in detail I love watching them. Thank You very much and keep up the great work

[@mazeightysix]

omg your work is amazing!

[@garciatapialynn]

Wow...it is absolutely beautiful....thank you for sharing...God bless you

[@atynasr8221]

👏👏👏👍👍👍 Very beautiful ... thank you very much

[@tinkersewing1308]

My goodness - you are so talented. And your videos are so helpful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.

[@marimaribelmarimaribel2984]

What a beautiful job

[@charlotteselvey3448]

This is amazing ..... I can't wait to try this just need to get the stuff and keep my fingers crossed I can get it in the UK xxxx

[@annd.h.1336]

Like I said before looks like stained glass absolutely beautiful Julia ! And u did it freehand!! Gorgeous!!♡

[@oksanajamieson4329]

So beautiful ! I did try to do that design on my cake .love it , but not us successful, I have to practice more . This is contagious ! Thank you for great tutorial !

[@izkath2395]

Cool looks great😺

[@concepcionludden7798]

Precioso trabajo! Muchas gracias💜

[@cleidelimacorreia9916]

Maravilhoso, muito lindo!parabéns Deus abençoe mais e mais seu trabalho,Pois é inspirador estou encantada .

[@silviacastelli585]

Greetings. Usher. I love everything you do, it makes it look so simple. I promise to try to do it. Thank you very much for sharing your talent.

[@marileequintana8784]

I bumped into one video of yours (Never seeing anything like this before) and now I am addicted. You tuly have an amazing talent! Very unique..

[@eumeliamateo9864]

your work is amazing,God bless your hands.

[@cakes3D777]

So pretty 👍👍🎂🎂

[@maryamaghamohamadi7192]

خسته نباشین.کارهاتون فوق العادس

[@lisaserrano8019]

as always Perfect.

[@saara7932]

You are amazing :o that looks so nice!

[@meriamrodda5381]

Thank so much for sharing.❤

[@vesnamilovanovic1740]

Thanks so much Julia😃

[@lateeshahinton5842]

Gorgeous

[@duva7able]

super delicioso pastel y su decoracion es muy bonita y elegantee

[@christinesugarmagic3251]

Thank you for sharing all your fabulous techniques, ive learnt a lot to try in the future! ;-)

[@deniamacmillan]

beautiful job! thank you for sharing.

[@valentinebonnaire9877]

this is so lovely -- wowowowowwo!

[@punkynoodle9370]

Great lesson! Very well explained. Thank you.

[@JuliaMUsher]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Chaya4lyf]

Beautiful, now im craving cake! :D

[@triptiscorner5962]

Wonderful julia.... You made it easy..... 😍

[@roschellerumley3566]

Oh my god that's so pretty. You make it seem so easy.

[@axelrose1948]

A Beautiful Idea

[@kickthespike]

Really lovely

[@maggiesartore-rossini859]

A masterpiece!

[@pinkrose9877]

i love it !

[@michelesullivan8368]

Julia, what a beautiful cake wrap. So pretty it would be a shame to eat it. Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@aayushimudgal8675]

This one is the most beautiful decoration....

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much 😊

[@leob4860]

Beautiful thanks 😉

[@lorenamaciel8243]

Hi Julia, i'm Brazilian and i love your work. thanks for share your talent with us. I, m learning very much.

[@pomarrosa1]

Muy bello trabajo.

[@imeldaperez4777]

Congrats, its diferent and pretty

[@patolin3373]

It`s beautiful

[@sosueme3778]

Beautiful !!! Really ,, you are so very talented. Love all your work .

[@lilianapatriciavargas1840]

hermoso su trabajo 😍😍😍😙

[@brandisdreamland]

Love your videos three thumbs up

[@rajnijain2767]

Beautiful

[@hopelovefaith1321]

Simply stunning!!!😱👌🏻 ...just beautiful! In Creating these cake wraps you must have soo much patience as this technique looks like it requires a lot of time & concentration. I luv your friendly, layed back & methodical manner of teaching....it helps the tutorial lesson sink in. Thankyou, I Luv your work!! 👍🏻👏😊🌸🌻🍃 .

[@GingerKinomiya]

This is ART!

[@NagiMoni]

Wow wow wow ... I don’t have any words to say very beautiful:)

[@sofypartida8202]

I love it, some day I will make it..!!! thanks a lot..!!!!!