How to apply gold leaf

Using scissors, cut the shape you need from the sheet, touching the gold with your fingers as little as possible. Lightly brush edible glue or confectioner's glaze onto the surface of your sugarpaste, marzipan, or chocolate – covering a slightly larger area than the motif itself. Position the transfer precisely and press it gently in place; once it touches down you won't be able to move it, so aim carefully the first time. Let it set for a moment, then use tweezers to slowly peel away the backing paper, lifting upwards. Before you touch the gold, let it fully dry – ideally for 24 hours.

Where to use it

Gold leaf handles both grand celebrations and small everyday delights with equal ease. It looks stunning on wedding and celebration cakes, Christmas or New Year's baking, and pralines. But it works just as well when you simply want to add something special to an everyday dessert and try something new. Just a touch of gold is enough to make even a simple dessert feel extraordinary. It looks beautiful on dark chocolate, white fondant, and richly coloured icing alike – anywhere you want to add a bit of festive shine.

Storage

Store the gold in a dry place and don't expose it to direct sunlight for long periods. The sheets are extremely thin and light, so handle the packaging carefully and open it calmly, away from any draughts, so the gold doesn't fly away. It's best to have tweezers and a clean, dry brush on hand.

Composition

Sugarflair Edible Gold 24 Carat – Leaf Sheets (transfer). / Ingredients: E175 (gold). / Pack weight: 5 g. / Use: decoration of cakes, desserts, chocolate, and pralines. Cut out the shape, apply to a surface brushed with edible glue/glaze, press down, and peel away the backing paper. Leave to dry for 24 hours. / Storage conditions: store in a dry place, do not expose to direct sunlight for long periods. / Edible: yes. / Country of origin: United Kingdom.

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Real Edible Gold 24 Carat – Leaf Sheets

Name: Luxurious Edible Gold Leaf Sheets
Price: 193 CZK
Availability: InStock

Kč 193.00

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A luxurious gold accent, not just for special occasions.

Gold on a dessert might sound like something reserved for big celebrations, but using it is surprisingly simple. These sheets of genuine 24 carat edible gold from the British brand Sugarflair can be used on cakes, chocolates, pralines, and even an everyday cupcake with your coffee. Just one small detail is enough to make even a simple dessert look instantly more festive. Whether you're planning a wedding or just fancy treating yourself to something a little special at home, with gold you can start decorating without any big preparation.

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