Diamond Plum Vanilla Silk Hearts with Crystal Mirror Glaze

 

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Silk Hearts:

* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 tsp baking powder

* 1/4 tsp salt

* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

* 3/4 cup granulated sugar

* 2 large eggs

* 2 tsp vanilla extract

* 1/2 cup whole milk

* 2 tbsp sour cream

For the Plum Filling:

* 2 ripe plums, finely diced

* 2 tbsp brown sugar

* 1 tsp lemon juice

* 1 tsp cornstarch

* 2 tbsp water

For the Crystal Mirror Glaze:

* 2 cups white chocolate, melted

* 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

* 1 tbsp light corn syrup

* 2 drops lavender gel food coloring

* 1 tsp edible shimmer dust

For Garnish:

* Thin plum slices

* Edible sugar crystals

* Dried violet petals

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease heart-shaped

silicone molds or mini cake pans.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium

bowl.

3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs

one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.

4. Alternate dry ingredients with milk and sour cream

until the batter is smooth.

5. Fill molds halfway with batter.

6. Combine diced plums, brown sugar, lemon juice,

cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook for 4–5

minutes until thickened.

7. Spoon a small amount of plum filling into each mold

and cover with remaining batter.

8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden. Cool

completely.

9. Stir melted white chocolate with condensed milk, corn

syrup, lavender coloring, and shimmer dust until glossy.

10. Pour crystal mirror glaze over cooled heart cakes until

fully coated.

11. Finish with plum slices, edible sugar crystals, and

dried violet petals before serving.