How to make easy chocolate carrot cake toppers without a mold!
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When it comes to my homemade sweets, like cakes and cupcakes, I like to add simple homemade toppers to take my treats to the next level. Sometimes I’ll keep it simple with a simple glazed cake, but most of the time I like to add a little razzle-dazzle!
I have found that the easiest way to add customization to my cake and cupcake recipes is with homemade chocolate toppers! What are those you ask? They’re just little chocolates made from any colored candy melts! They’re really easy to make, can be customized to pretty much any object, and add perfect customization to any cake, cupcake, or cookie!
I initially made these Chocolate Carrot Cake Toppers for my delectable cream cheese-filled Carrot Bundt Cake, and they were just perfect! But these would also be great on some Easter Bunny Cupcakes or featured on an Easter Charcuterie Board.
These carrot-shaped chocolate cake toppers are so cute even Bugs Bunny would approve! No mold is needed! Ready to give them a try? Here’s how to make my chocolate carrot cake toppers.
Carrot Cake Topper Equipment
Let’s start with my simple cake topper equipment list. Nothing too fancy to worry about here, but I do use a carrot template to make the process easier. Here’s everything I use to make my chocolate carrot cake toppers:
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring spoons
- Spatulas
- Wilton candy melting pot
- Don’t have one of these? Don’t worry! I include an alternate method using the microwave.
- Piping bags
- Parchment paper sheets
- Baking sheet
- Carrots template
Chocolate Carrot Topper Ingredients
Now let’s talk about this super short and simple ingredient list! This easy recipe only calls for 3 simple ingredients. Here are my chocolate carrot cake topper ingredients:
- ¾ cup Orange candy melts
- ½ tsp coconut oil
- ¼ cup Wilton Green Candy Melts
- ½ tsp coconut oil
How to Make Chocolate Carrot Cake Toppers
Now let’s move on to the process of making these little chocolate toppers! It’s super simple and easy to do so let’s dive right in. Here’s how to make my chocolate carrot cake toppers:
- First, measure out the chocolate topper ingredients with the measuring cup and spoons.
- Then, add the orange candy melts and coconut oil to the candy melting pot.
- Stir and melt them together with a spatula.
- Next, place a piping bag in a tall glass with the edges of the bag rolled over the edges of the glass.
- Transfer the orange chocolate into the piping bag.
- Tie off the bag and set it aside.
- Then, pour the green candy melts and coconut oil in the melting pot.
- Stir while melting them together.
- Prepare a separate piping bag in the tall glass.
- Scoop the green chocolate into the piping bag.
- Tie off the bag.
- Next, place the carrot template in a baking sheet and place a flat sheet of parchment paper over the template.
- Cut 2/16” from the tip of the orange bag and trace the carrot shapes of the template onto the parchment with the melted orange chocolate.
- If you need a bigger opening, cut off a little bit more of the bag. If you cut off too much then you’ll have to transfer the melted chocolate to a new bag though.
- Then, cut 1/16” from the tip of the green bag. Use the green chocolate to trace over the leafy green part of the carrot template, just touching the orange carrot part.
- Transfer the chocolates to the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes.
- After chilling, remove the chocolates from the fridge and gently peel the chocolate carrots off the parchment paper.
- Finally, transfer the chocolates to a plate for easy cake-decorating access.
Download the Carrots Template Here
Alternative Chocolate-Melting Method
If you don’t have a nifty candy melting pot in your kitchen collection, here is a simple microwave melting method that will work for anyone!
How to Melt Candy Melts in the Microwave:
- First, pour the candy melts into a heat-safe bowl or silicone measuring cup.
- Then, heat the candy melts in the microwave at 50% power, or on a defrost setting, for 1 minute.
- Next, stir the candies thoroughly.
- Use a towel or an oven mitt to protect your hand from the heat when handling the bowl or cup.
- Then, continue to microwave the candies at the same low setting in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until the candy is almost melted.
- Finally, let the candy sit for about 1 minute to let the residual heat take care of any small unmelted pieces of candy leftover.
- If you try another interval of cooking at this point, the candy could overcook and burn so it’s better to let the candy sit and take care of itself.
For more chocolate-melting methods and tips, check out my simple guide on How to Melt Candy Melts.
Storing Homemade Chocolates
To store homemade chocolate carrots: transfer the hardened chocolates to an airtight container. Separate the layers with parchment paper to keep them from breaking or sticking together. Label the date on the outside of the container to keep up with freshness. Store them either in the fridge for 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Cake & Cupcake Toppers
Cake Topper Recipes
Loved these cute carrot cake toppers? They can be used to customize all kinds of homemade sweet treats! Check out some of my decorating ideas along with some more chocolate treat toppers!
These chocolate carrots can be used to decorate:
- Cakes
- Cupcakes
- Cookies
- Brownies
- Or just for snacking on!
- These are an excellent sweet surprise for your kid’s lunch box!
More Easy Cake Toppers:
- Homemade Lollipops
- Easy Caramel Cupcake Toppers
- Gingerbread Man Chocolates
- Chocolate Mermaid Tails
- Mini Mermaid Chocolate Bars
- Chocolate Seashells
- Heart-Shaped Chocolates without A Mold
- Mini Chocolate Bars with Sprinkles
- Homemade Star-shaped Chocolates
- Mini Chocolate Bars
- Chocolate Lips and Hearts
Chocolate Carrot Cake Toppers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Orange candy melts
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Wilton Green Candy Melts
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- First, measure out the chocolate topper ingredients with the measuring cup and spoons.
- Then, add the orange candy melts and coconut oil to the candy melting pot.
- Stir and melt them together with a spatula.
- Next, place a piping bag in a tall glass with the edges of the bag rolled over the edges of the glass.
- Transfer the orange chocolate into the piping bag.
- Tie off the bag and set it aside.
- Then, pour the green candy melts and coconut oil in the melting pot.
- Stir while melting them together.
- Prepare a separate piping bag in the tall glass.
- Scoop the green chocolate into the piping bag.
- Tie off the bag.
- Next, place the carrot template in a baking sheet and place a flat sheet of parchment paper over the template.
- Cut 2/16” from the tip of the orange bag and trace the carrot shapes of the template onto the parchment with the melted orange chocolate.If you need a bigger opening, cut off a little bit more of the bag. If you cut off too much then you’ll have to transfer the melted chocolate to a new bag though.
- Then, cut 1/16” from the tip of the green bag. Use the green chocolate to trace over the leafy green part of the carrot template, just touching the orange carrot part.
- Transfer the chocolates to the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes.
- After chilling, remove the chocolates from the fridge and gently peel the chocolate carrots off the parchment paper.
- Finally, transfer the chocolates to a plate for easy cake-decorating access.
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