Wood-Grain–Pattern Decorated Sponge Sheet

Name: Wood-Grain–Pattern Decorated Sponge Sheet
Yield: 1 full sheet
Ingredients: ½ recipe Joconde Sponge Base I or ½ recipe Joconde Sponge Base II; 4 ounces (115 g) cocoa butter, melted (see Note); 2 ounces (55 g) sifted unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ recipe Joconde Sponge Base I or ½ recipe Joconde Sponge Base II; ¾ cup (180 ml) water

Preparation info

1 sheet

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Advanced Professional Pastry Chef

By Bo Friberg

Published 2003

About

This decorated sponge sheet uses the technique applied in making Chocolate with Wood Grain. Instead of dark chocolate on a white chocolate background, here the pattern is created using cocoa paste and Joconde sponge base. You will need one or two wood-graining tools.

Ingredients

¾ cup (180 ml) water
2 ounces (55

Garnish
Vegetarian

Method

Gradually stir the water into the cocoa powder, mixing until you have a smooth, thin paste; it should be pourable but not runny. If necessary, pass the paste through a fine mesh strainer. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Check the consistency of the paste and add more water if necessary.
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