Transfer sheets for cake decoration  makes it look attractive. Using transfer sheets for cake decoration is not done by many although it is very simple, easy and done within seconds giving a great look to your cake. All you need to know are the simple tricks associated with the cake decoration using transfer sheets. 

Steps to use transfer sheets to decorate your cake:

Transfer sheets are available in all designs and colors and you can get them in cake decorating shops online or in brick and mortar shops. They are made available in flexible designs which can cover the flat or curved surface of your cake. It is just A4 sheets of acetate with cocoa butter sprayed on it.

The cocoa butter sprayed comes from the cocoa bean and a high quality butter used gives a superb flavor. Side of the transfer sheet that is slightly upraised has the cocoa butter design on it whereas the other side is shiny and smooth.

Choose the design of your choice and then measure the area of the cake which you like to decorate with transfer sheets. Make a cardboard template and place it on the smooth side of the sheet and mark it using a fiber tipped pen. And cut the edges.

Now its time to decide the type of chocolate you wish stick on the transfer sheet. When you use transfer sheet with a pastel design;  then the dark chocolate will highlight the design better than the white chocolate. So use the right choice of color to highlight the designs.

Keep the melted chocolate ready, you can use both tempered and untempered chocolate. But usually when you use transfer sheets, untempered chocolates yields good results though it lacks high gloss.

Take a piece of baking parchment and place the shiny and smooth side down spread the melted chocolate over the design. Use a large table knife or a palette knife. Once the chocolate is applied, just leave for few seconds and lift the sheet and fix the chocolate side to the cake. Also cut the excess found in the edges before the chocolate gets firm. 

Place the cake in a cool place allowing it to set for sometime. Afterwards you can peel off the transfer sheet from the cake. Now a beautiful design is imparted to the cake.

Using transfer sheets is very simple but provides great effect to your cake.

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