I was sent a Dalek Mould to review from the exclusive Lakeland Dr Who baking range, and last weekend to mark the 50th anniversary episode on the BBC I made a chocolate dalek cake . However, being something of a chocolate fiend and being quite partial to peppermint white chocolate thanks to this yummy Christmas gift idea, I decided to make a Christmas peppermint chocolate dalek.
You will need:
1 Dalek silicone mould
18 bars (100g of weight each) of white chocolate
8 bars (100g of weight each) of plain chocolate
6 peppermint candy canes
5 white mini marshmallows
Melt the white chocolate in a large bowl – I did mine in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring after every one
While the chocolate is melting, crush 3 of the peppermint candy canes with a rolling pin and fill the front cavities of the dalek mould
Once melted pour in all the white choc and then place in the freezer if you have room for about 2-3 hours, longer if you are chilling in the fridge
Then melt all but 1 square of the plain chocolate as you did the white chocolate and once all melted pour over the set white chocolate and then return back to the freezer/fridge and allow to set for another 1-2 hours (based on a freezer being used)
Once the dalek is set, carefully remove from the mould and pay it down
Melt the final square of plain chocolate (which wont take very long) and stick 2 of the mini marshmallows on the head to make the antennae
Remove the hooks from the candy canes to make 3 same sized sticks, and cut a little off one to make it slightly shorter, and then using the melted chocolate stick them to their relevant positions (see photo) and then add a marshmallow to the end of each one with the remaining melted chocolate. Return to the fridge to set – about 15 -20 minutes
Then your Dalek is ready. It was very easy to make and would make a great gift to the Dr Who fan in your family/friends/house/place of work, as it looks very luxurious and expensive. The good news is, each bar of chocolate only cost 30p each as I used the basic variety (which tastes really nice) so the Dalek costs approx £8! Bargain
Donna @ Little Lilypad Co
This is awesome!
I am a Dr Who geek, so this would be perfect for me!
Although I would have to substitute the white chocolate for dark chocolate 🙂
Stacey Corrin
Seriously I can’t think of anything better than a Dalek cake, unless of course it was Hobbit shaped 😀 Looks absolutely delicious and so detailed!
Carolin
This is so cool. I bet the boys loved it.
Aly
WANTS AND NEED!!!!!!
Mammasaurus
I would EXTERMINATE that in one big mouthful! Looks fab!
Amanda
Oh you clever thing, its looks amazing. Can you post? 😉
Amanda x
Rebecca
I could exterminate that in a second!
Mummy Barrow
This is spectacular!!!
Jenny Paulin
Thank you x
Helen
looks great Jenny! thanks for the mention….peppermint chocolate is the future!
x
Emily @amummytoo
This looks so good!!! Love the candy cane detail – cutest Doctor Who villain ever, apart from maybe the adipose 😉 Thanks for linking it up to #recipeoftheweek. I’ve Pinned, Stumbled and Tweeted this post and there’s a new linky live at 8pm tonight as usual. Would love you to join in 🙂
Emma
Jenny, that it to ally AMAZING!!!
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Boo Roo and Tigger Too
My niece would love this! I wonder if it would work as a birthday cake?
Jenny Paulin
i would say yes!!! x