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How to Wrap A Cake With Chocolate

By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com

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Spread Chocolate On the Sheet

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1. Lay the cut, taped transfer sheet on your work station with the textured side facing up. Melt the candy coating in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the coating for 45 seconds and stir gently. Continue to microwave in 30 second increments, stirring each time, until the coating is melted and smooth. Spoon some of the melted chocolate onto the transfer sheet in even intervals. Remember that it is going to be spread in a thin layer, so apply it sparingly. You can always add more later if you need to.

2. Using the offset spatula, spread the chocolate in a thin layer over the entire sheet, so that all of the edges are covered. It’s okay if the chocolate goes past the edges. Allow the chocolate to sit for 5-7 minutes, until it begins to set around the edges but is not fully hard or brittle.

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