FUNCAKES Deco Melts
Black Deco Melts 250 g
Black melts for graphic cake pops and high-contrast Halloween creations.
The FUNCAKES Black Deco Melts 250 g are intense black melting wafers, ideal for contemporary graphic cake pops, Halloween, and chic gothic creations.
The black contrasts strongly with white and gold, making it highly photogenic in a display against a light background.
Key features
250 g
Format
Resealable bag
Microwave 30 sec
Melting
Short bursts, or a gentle double boiler
Vanilla
Flavor
FUNCAKES melting wafers
Signature shade
Black 250 g
Dominant pigment: vegetable carbon (E153) + vanilla flavor
Vanilla-flavored FUNCAKES melting wafers: melt quickly in the microwave for coating cake pops, drip cakes, and dipping.
Recommended uses
- Cake pop coating: Achieve an even layer by dipping quickly while rotating.
- Drip cake drips: Pour in a thin stream over the edges while still fluid.
- Dipping fruit and biscuits: Dip partially or completely for a delicious finish.
- Making mendiants and candies: Pour into a silicone mold to create small treats to give as gifts.
Calculate the number of bags you need
Required quantity100 g
Bags needed1 bag (250 g)
Safety margin included+20%
Tip: Melt the wafers in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst to prevent overheating.
Indicative coverage by project
| Project | Quantity per unit | With 1 bag 250 g |
|---|---|---|
| Cake pop coating | ~8 g | approximately 25 to 30 cake pops |
| 18–20 cm drip cake | ~80–100 g | 2 to 3 decorated cakes |
| 25–28 cm drip cake | ~130–150 g | 1 to 2 decorated cakes |
| Shortbread biscuit coating | ~10 g | approximately 20 to 25 biscuits |
| Strawberry/fruit dipping | ~5 g | approximately 40 to 50 fruits |
| Full cake pop shell | ~15 g | approximately 15 cake pops |
Indicative quantities including a 20% safety margin. Use the calculator to customize.
Discover the Deco Melts range
16 FUNCAKES Deco Melts products in the catalog. Click a color swatch to access the product page.
WHITES & FLAVORED
REDS & PINKS
GREENS
BLUES & PURPLE
BLACK & CHOCOLATES
Signature creative ideas
- Graphic cake pops: Black coating with white lettering piped from an icing cone for a teenager's birthday.
- Halloween cake pops: Black coating with orange eyes for a witch's cat effect.
- Chic gothic drip cake: Black drips on a white cake with gold leaf accents.
- 30th birthday cake pops: Understated decor for a young urban adult's birthday.
- Avant-garde wedding cake: Black drips over an ivory finish for a modern wedding.
Features
| Capacity | 250 g (resealable bag) |
| Brand | FUNCAKES (Netherlands) |
| Ingredients | Sugar + vegetable fat + milk powder + colorants |
| Dominant pigment | vegetable carbon (E153) + vanilla flavor |
| Use | Cake pop coating, drip cakes, biscuit/fruit dipping |
| Melting | Microwave (30 sec at medium power) or gentle double boiler |
| Gluten-free | Yes |
| Allergens | Contains: milk, soy. May contain traces of: hazelnut, almond. |
Instructions
- Pour the contents into a clean, dry microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt in the microwave in 30-second bursts at medium power, stirring between each burst.
- If the Deco Melts are too thick, add 1/2 teaspoon of neutral vegetable oil to thin them.
- For cake pop coating: dip in one motion while rotating for an even layer, then tap to remove excess.
- For drip cakes: let cool for 2–3 minutes, then pour in a thin stream over the edges of the cake.
- Let set for 15–20 minutes at room temperature.
- Store unused Deco Melts in the resealable bag for future use.
Storage
| Before opening | Cool room temperature (15–20°C), protected from light |
| After opening | Hermetically resealed bag: 6 to 12 months |
| Avoid | Heat above 28°C, humidity, freezing |
| Decorated cake | Store for 2 to 3 days at room temperature, protected from humidity |
| Melted leftovers | Pour into a silicone mold, let set, and store in an airtight bag for 1 month |
Please note: Black Deco Melts may slightly stain light-colored silicone utensils: use a dedicated spatula.
Frequently asked questions
What coloring gives it its intense black color?
Vegetable carbon (E153), a mineral colorant that is not among those requiring a regulated child warning.
Can Black stain my utensils?
Yes, light-colored silicone utensils may be slightly stained: reserve a dedicated spatula for this shade.
What creations can Black be used for?
Graphic cake pops, Halloween creations, and chic gothic designs: it contrasts strongly with white and gold, making it highly photogenic in a display against a light background.
Go further
Complete your palette with Snow White Deco Melts, Red Deco Melts, Yellow Deco Melts, or browse the Candy Melts collection at Patissland.
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
