can we talk fondant?

mamaKristin · 09-19-2010, 06:00 PM

I'd like to start working with fondant for the cakes I make, I think. I know there are some recipes out there, but I need tried and true. I need tips. I need courage

Anyone?

Six Little Feet · 09-19-2010, 06:14 PM

this is what I use

http://cakecentral.com/recipes/1949/...ow-fondant-mmf

It really is trial and error though. It depends of the weather, humidity. I did succeed the first time but it got easier the more times I made it.

What colours are you aiming for..colouring is the trickiest.

Waterlogged · 09-19-2010, 06:27 PM

i've had really good luck with the marshmallow fondant recipe too. it's still finicky, but definitely do-able.

RiverRock · 09-19-2010, 06:30 PM

I've wondered about marshmallow fondant...

RealLifeMama · 09-19-2010, 06:54 PM

Yummy stuff!

allisonintx · 09-19-2010, 06:58 PM

marshmallow fondant tastes yummy!

mountainash · 09-19-2010, 07:05 PM

I tried making regular fondant because I wanted it to be corn free for my son's bday. It was an epic failure. The marshmallow fondant seemed very easy by comparison.

This is the cake I made.

Obviously, I'm no pro but it was pretty tasty.

backtobasicsmum · 09-19-2010, 07:25 PM

I love, love, LOVE making and using marshmallow fondant!

I use this recipe and instructions: http://whatscookingamerica.net/PegW/Fondant.htm
and I have NEVER had a problem with it.

I've used both liquid and gel food coloring for it.

If you look in the hobby forum or on my facebook, the last baby shower cake (sweet pea) I made and the lizard cake for ds2's 6th birthday, were both fondant. Really, you should try it!

Macky · 09-19-2010, 07:57 PM

Yup, marshmallow fondant all the way. (I still feel like it's cheating, but once you've tried an failed – two batches – with traditional fondant for your three-tier wedding cake, you choose a better road!)

All the MMF recipes are pretty much the same – marshmallows (be sure to use a scale), water and icing sugar (by weight again). Gel colour is best. Make sure to work in only as much icing sugar as you need and no more. I think this was where I went wrong in past attempts. If the fondant is too stiff, it won't mold around corners.

mamaKristin · 09-19-2010, 07:58 PM

Robin - is that little E's birthday cake? SO CUTE!!! (the cake too

)

raining_kisses · 10-29-2010, 12:53 PM

im glad i saw this thread. im going to skip regular and start with marshmellow.

eta:i know its an old thread, i didnt feel like starting another.

momyshaver · 10-29-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raining_kisses

im glad i saw this thread. im going to skip regular and start with marshmellow.

eta:i know its an old thread, i didnt feel like starting another.

Probably wise to go with the marshmallow fondant. I was nervous when I tried it out the first time but even with my clumsy attempts the cake turned out very decent.

April G · 10-29-2010, 01:24 PM

I love watching Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag. Have you seen it? They try out recipe books and review the results. They recently did an episode where they tried out the Cake Bible recipe book and made a wedding cake. The fondant recipe turned out perfect. We have the Cake Bible recipe book and it's really good...

raining_kisses · 10-29-2010, 01:26 PM

whats the perks? is it easier to work with? just easier to make? how long before the party can i premake the fondont decorations for the cake? thanks!

---------- Post added at 03:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:24 PM ----------

thats weird april, your post doesnt have a thank you button. or a prayer one for that matter.

ive never heard of this recipe book...thanks for sharing. it the recipe for reg or marsh fondant?

April G · 10-29-2010, 03:48 PM

Weird...

There are three different types of fondant in the recipe book. A glycerin one, a non-glycerin, and a chocolate one. She compares the chocolate fondant to the taste of a tootsie roll.

None of them call for marshmallows, so I'm gonna go with "regular" fondant...

She gives lots of tips for handling it and making it perfectly, including how to dye the colours into it.

09-19-2010, 06:00 PM	#1
mamaKristin Rose Garden parenting better than I garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just here :) Posts: 26,586	can we talk fondant? I'd like to start working with fondant for the cakes I make, I think. I know there are some recipes out there, but I need tried and true. I need tips. I need courage Anyone?

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Six Little Feet Rose Garden one who loves coffee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: where I wait for SPRING!!!! Posts: 14,197	Re: can we talk fondant? this is what I use http://cakecentral.com/recipes/1949/...ow-fondant-mmf It really is trial and error though. It depends of the weather, humidity. I did succeed the first time but it got easier the more times I made it. What colours are you aiming for..colouring is the trickiest. __________________ Sheryl mom of three young feminists Pumpkin 2001-Midge 2005-Cookie 2007 “I know, up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights.” ― Dr. Seuss, Yertle the Turtle and Gertrude McFuzz

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mountainash Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northwest of Orlando. Posts: 6,732	Re: can we talk fondant? I tried making regular fondant because I wanted it to be corn free for my son's bday. It was an epic failure. The marshmallow fondant seemed very easy by comparison. This is the cake I made. Obviously, I'm no pro but it was pretty tasty. __________________ INFP Ashley Beloved of ENTJ Jason since Sept. 2003 Benjamin born March 2005 & Alivia born May 2007

09-19-2010, 07:25 PM	#8
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: can we talk fondant? I love, love, LOVE making and using marshmallow fondant! I use this recipe and instructions: http://whatscookingamerica.net/PegW/Fondant.htm and I have NEVER had a problem with it. I've used both liquid and gel food coloring for it. If you look in the hobby forum or on my facebook, the last baby shower cake (sweet pea) I made and the lizard cake for ds2's 6th birthday, were both fondant. Really, you should try it! __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

09-19-2010, 07:57 PM	#9
Macky Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rural Saskatchewan Posts: 4,449	Re: can we talk fondant? Yup, marshmallow fondant all the way. (I still feel like it's cheating, but once you've tried an failed – two batches – with traditional fondant for your three-tier wedding cake, you choose a better road!) All the MMF recipes are pretty much the same – marshmallows (be sure to use a scale), water and icing sugar (by weight again). Gel colour is best. Make sure to work in only as much icing sugar as you need and no more. I think this was where I went wrong in past attempts. If the fondant is too stiff, it won't mold around corners.

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mamaKristin Rose Garden parenting better than I garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just here :) Posts: 26,586	Re: can we talk fondant? Robin - is that little E's birthday cake? SO CUTE!!! (the cake too )

10-29-2010, 12:53 PM	#11
raining_kisses Deactivated ..a little child, born yesterday, A thing on mother's milk and kisses fed... ~"Hymn to Mercury" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: where the stars at night are big and bright Posts: 9,038	Re: can we talk fondant? im glad i saw this thread. im going to skip regular and start with marshmellow. eta:i know its an old thread, i didnt feel like starting another.

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April G Deactivated Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14,020	Re: can we talk fondant? I love watching Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag. Have you seen it? They try out recipe books and review the results. They recently did an episode where they tried out the Cake Bible recipe book and made a wedding cake. The fondant recipe turned out perfect. We have the Cake Bible recipe book and it's really good...

10-29-2010, 01:26 PM	#14
raining_kisses Deactivated ..a little child, born yesterday, A thing on mother's milk and kisses fed... ~"Hymn to Mercury" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: where the stars at night are big and bright Posts: 9,038	Re: can we talk fondant? whats the perks? is it easier to work with? just easier to make? how long before the party can i premake the fondont decorations for the cake? thanks! ---------- Post added at 03:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:24 PM ---------- thats weird april, your post doesnt have a thank you button. or a prayer one for that matter. ive never heard of this recipe book...thanks for sharing. it the recipe for reg or marsh fondant?

10-29-2010, 03:48 PM	#15
April G Deactivated Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14,020	Re: can we talk fondant? Weird... There are three different types of fondant in the recipe book. A glycerin one, a non-glycerin, and a chocolate one. She compares the chocolate fondant to the taste of a tootsie roll. None of them call for marshmallows, so I'm gonna go with "regular" fondant... She gives lots of tips for handling it and making it perfectly, including how to dye the colours into it.

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