What can I use instead of fondant?

What can I use instead of fondant?

Similar in flavor to a Tootsie Roll, rolled buttercream can be used as an alternative to fondant to cover cakes. Rolled buttercream is made with equal parts shortening and corn syrup, then is strengthened with additional powdered sugar. Flavoring and color can be added relatively easily.

How long in advance can I make a fondant cake?

Fondant can be made 1 day before, up to 5 weeks before cake is due. To store fondant, wrap well in plastic wrap, and place inside an airtight container. Keep at room temperature, away from sunlight.

How does Wilton fondant taste?

It does have a bit of an almondy taste, but if you like sweetened almond milk, you should definitely like this fondant. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because even though it tastes pretty good, the point of a cake is to be delicious, and this fondant is definitely not delicious.

Can I use butter instead of shortening in fondant?

Shortening works very well for the fondant. The butter is used mostly for flavor. Water or other liquids can be used in place of the milk. Just substitute equal amounts.

How do you stick fondant to cake?

Fondant does not replace buttercream, it is a thin layer of rolled out sugar dough placed over the buttercream frosting creating a porcelain look. The buttercream layer is necessary for the fondant to adhere to the cake. The choice of a fondant or buttercream finish cake is a personal one.

How do you make fondant shiny?

Fon-dent is the way the girls here say it, or "an extra 2.50 per serving!"

Does buttercream fondant taste good?

Also, buttercream is made with far more fat than fondant, which gives it a rich taste and luxurious texture that many people prefer. However: even the most carefully spread buttercream will never look as perfect as a layer of fondant.

How do you roll fondant without sticking it?

Before you roll fondant, sprinkle a flat surface with icing sugar to prevent it from sticking. Then, knead the fondant for between 5-8 minutes, or until it's smooth. Next, roll the fondant into a thick, even disk with a rolling pin, taking care to apply steady pressure so the fondant rolls evenly.

Does marshmallow fondant taste better?

Not only is it fast and simple, but homemade marshmallow fondant actually tastes better than most store-bought brands. The secret ingredient is mini marshmallows―they give the homemade fondant a wonderfully sweet, light vanilla flavor. You can use marshmallow fondant as you would regular fondant.

How do you make black fondant without black food coloring?

Mixing Food Coloring. Buy red, blue, and green food coloring. You can mix these colors to make a dark grey, which is about as close as you can get without buying black food coloring. If you're making icing or frosting, use gel or paste food coloring.

Can you color fondant after its made?

DON'T ever use liquid coloring to color fondant. They make your fondant very sticky and insanely difficult to work with. Gel colors can be found in the cake decorating aisles at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. You can even order them online from cake decorating sites such as Wilton.

Does fondant taste good?

Fondant has a very sweet flavor, a chewy texture, and not much else. Think of fondant as similar to a circus peanut candy as far as a texture and taste go. It's why decorators put a buttercream or ganache on the cake first to help give the fondant a better flavor.

How thick should fondant Buttercream be?

In addition to the fondant, you will need a cake that is covered with a layer of buttercream at least 1/4-inch thick. This frosting layer helps the fondant stick to the cake and smooths out any bumps or imperfections on the cake surface, so the fondant layer looks clean and smooth.

How do you make black fondant out of white fondant?

If your fondant feels dry and cracks or feels very firm or crumbly, knead in a few teaspoons of melted shortening. Alternatively, work glycerine and or a few drops of cooled boiled water into the mix to soften it and make it more elastic. You should also always rub shortening over the surface before covering it.

How do you make black fondant icing?

To harden fondant in the oven, set the oven to warm and let it heat for 5 minutes. Turn the oven off. Set the fondant pieces on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and place it on the middle oven rack. Heat small fondant pieces, such as figurines and flowers, for 8 to 10 minutes.

What is a fondant cake?

Fondant is a playdough-like sugar paste that can be rolled out and draped over a simple or sculpted cake. It is usually kneaded until very silky and pliable and can be used to create a smooth seamless finish on cakes in any color.

How do you make black icing with food coloring?

To make black food coloring, add equal parts of red, blue, and green food coloring to your recipe. Stir the food coloring into the dish until it's a dark gray color. If it's not dark enough, add a couple more drops of each color.

Is fondant edible?

Yes, fondant is 100% edible. In the media, you will sometimes see fondant being removed from a baked good before it is eaten, but this is simply because some people don't like the flavor or texture of this icing.