{"id":3505,"date":"2018-12-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/HCas10_001-1.jpg"},"modified":"2018-12-19T17:05:21","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T23:05:21","slug":"how-to-use-fondant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-use-fondant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Fondant"},"content":{"rendered":"

The idea of working with fondant is a bit scary, whether you're making homemade fondant or using the store bought stuff<\/a>. But you can learn how to roll it out, create fondant decorations and make cakes with a smooth, professional finish!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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How to Use Fondant<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\"How\r\n\r\nStep 1<\/b>\r\n\r\nLightly dust a smooth work surface with confectioners' sugar to prevent sticking. Roll out fondant to the cake's size. To keep fondant from sticking, lift and move it as you roll.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n

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Step 2<\/b><\/p>\r\nGently lift fondant with rolling pin to move. Position it on cake.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n

\"How<\/p>\r\nStep 3<\/b>\r\n\r\nBeginning in the middle of the cake, smooth fondant outward and down the sides to shape it. Trim off excess with a spatula or pizza cutter.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n

\"How<\/p>\r\nStep 4<\/b>\r\n\r\nFor the finishing touch, use cookie cutters to create shapes in rolled-out fondant. Brush water on the back of the decorations to adhere them to the fondant on the cake.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSee the key difference between fondant, marzipan and almond paste.<\/a>\r\n

Tips for Working with Fondant<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n