Piping gel is a clear gel used in cake decorating to create shine and wet-look effects or to stick decorations onto cakes.
Recipe · Kitchen tips
Homemade piping gel
- 5 ingredients
- 7 steps
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
Step-by-step preparation
- In a small saucepan, mix the water and sugar over medium-high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add the cornstarch and stir well until dissolved.
- Add the lemon juice and corn syrup and stir well.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5–10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened to a gel.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Pour the piping gel into an airtight container and let it cool to room temperature.
- Use the piping gel to decorate your favorite desserts: for shiny designs, water effects or sticking decorations onto cakes.
Extra tips
- For a specific color, add gel or powder food coloring after taking the pan off the heat.
- If the gel gets too thick, add a little water to thin it.
- Piping gel keeps in the fridge for several weeks in an airtight container. Just warm it gently before using it again.
And that’s it! Now you know how to make homemade piping gel to add a special touch to your desserts. Enjoy!