Sakura Petals for Doll Festival Cakes

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   Draw whatever shapes of decorations you like on the back of the parchment paper.

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   I drew sakura petals this time (or tried to).

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   Prepare a bowl large enough to soak the chocolate pens, and lightly squeeze the pens in water heated to 45-50C.

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   Flip over the parchment paper and trace over the shapes from Step 1 using a chocolate pen.

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   Let sit until the icing has completely hardened, then gently lift the decorations with a spatula or other flat implement.

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   When using two or more colors, first draw the outline, wait until the decorations completely hardens, then add in the next color, filling in any crevices.

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   Allow them to completely harden, then remove from the paper.

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   The finer bits break easily, so take extra care.

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   I use this technique in myfor cupcakes.

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    I also used it in myfor White Day Decorative Pocky sticks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.