As an artist who works with all mediums imaginable, I thought I knew what to do with fondant. But everything you said was definitely something I did NOT know. Great advice!!
Exactly what I needed!!! Thank you so so much; my daughter wanted to do a special baking project and 😅 sure don’t want to ruin the fondant it ain’t cheap!
This is THE best video on fondant for beginners EVER!!!!!! I'm about to decorate a cake with fondant for the very first time and this was soooo helpful thank you!!!
The way to remove food coloring from your hands is to make a paste of baking soda and a bit of water and rub your hands gently together and then wash with soap and water. Really works! Thank you for this excellent video with great tips. 😀
Thank you so much for creating this video! I hadn't known about any of these no-no's (except gloves). You are really helpful and sound kind! I appreciate this!
Fantastic; I’m glad you found it helpful! I have an entire playlist about working with fondant. Please let me know what other questions you have. Thanks for watching!
I find Americolor brand color less hand-staining than Wilton (aside from red!). Also placing a small bowl upside down over fondant while working on smaller pieces of it stops air from flowing over it, stops it from beginning to crust.
Thanks for mentioning Americolor! I used that brand very early on and was impressed by the effectiveness of their reds. Great tip about the bowl as well! 💕
Amazing!!! This push me to start my own YT channel and teach the Beginners too on how to make a cake toppers put of fondant without using any expensive tools.
This will be soooooo helpful I just found your channel I’m making my sister a unicorn cake with fondant I only used fondant once and I learned my lesson I stopped with fondant because how bad my hands and the fondant was thank you this will be soo helpful
I don't have shortening, can I use cooking spray or coconut oil? Also how long does it take to dry and how do I store it? I'm in Middle Tennessee and its summer out but cooler in the house.
Where i can put the excess fondant after i close it in a cling wrap? In the fridge or in a room temperature? Thank u so much.. It's a big help for me.. 😘
I am from sri lanka. And i am so happy to watch this video again and again. There ara so much tips when making fondant. Thank you so much. In sinhala බුදු සරණයි.
Great video! Question: If you are using the fondant the next day to decorate would you store it in the fridge over night or leave it out to be room temperature?
@Kittyesha9 You can leave fondant at room temperature after it’s wrapped if your climate is NOT hot and humid. Otherwise, you can store it in a cooler. Thanks for watching!
When people are just starting out, they tend to roll it too thick when covering a cake. This isn't a good thing because 1) Fondant is expensive and 2) Most people don't like fondant and they peel it off anyway. Thanks for watching Momma Gail!
I don't recommend using 10X sugar to roll your fondant. It removes the moisture from your fondant, causing tears and/or elephant skin. The same for cornstarch, although I find it more forgiving than 10X. Use sparingly! A silicone mat is the best bet, with nothing on it...except fondant of course!
I've never worn gloves when working with fondant; I guess that I should probably start!! How do you like the Satin Ice fondant? I've only used WIlton. This video is awesome! Great job, Asia!
Satin Ice is pretty good, but Renshaw is my favorite (although it's not as accessible as other brands). I use Wilton fondant when I teach because the texture is easier for beginners to work with.😉 Thanks for checking out my video, Michelle!
I’ve used Gum-Tex in the past, also known as tylose powder. I’ve only used it when I needed the fondant to dry faster and behave more like gumpaste. Great question…. Thanks for watching!
No. When rolling out fondant, you’ll want to dust your surface with corn starch. Powdered sugar can also be used in a pinch. Tylose and CMC are kneaded into fondant to stiffen it for fondant decorations. I would not add it to fondant that’s covering a cake!
Welcome to the world of cake decorating! 💕 I always buy fondant, but I’m going to experiment and make my own fondant from scratch soon. Perhaps I’ll record my first try and upload it for you all... 🤔 Thanks for watching!
Hi sis.. video was very helpful to me.. I have don't worked with foundant cake.. but I'm planning to do prince theme foundant cake on my son birthday.. I wanna knw how to store the cake in the fridge.. on the same day should I bake the cake r previous day should I make it ready.. thank u
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found the video helpful. I would bake and ice/frost the cake with ganache (buttercream does not do well in hot climates) the day before. Use white chocolate, if you don’t want typical chocolate. Lightly spray your cake with a small amount of water before covering it with rolled fondant. You can store your finished cake in the fridge BUT 1) make sure you fridge is cool, not super cold. 2) place your cake in a box before placing it in the fridge. Both of these will prevent/greatly reduce sweating/condensation. If your cake sweats, remember not to touch it. The sweat will evaporate!
Very informative video!! Thanks a lot. I will be working with fondant for the first time in a few days. Can I spread the fondant over my cake and refrigerate it for a day or two?
Yes, fondant will stick to your cake covered in store-bought icing, BUT you have to be careful. Store-bought icing (unless it’s Wilton or CK brand) tends to be really soft. You’ll need to refrigerate the cake to stiffen the icing BEFORE covering in fondant. Otherwise, the fondant will slip and slide, and you don’t want that. Thanks for watching!
This is very helpful😊, I am a absoulte beginner for fondant, I wanna make mermaid cake, can I make mermaid tails and shell using fondant a day before my daugter's bday, how to store pls guide fondant please guide.
I have some videos in a fondant-only playlist that may be helpful: Fondant, Fondant & More Fondant ua-cam.com/play/PLn2FGuV5N8GwAFkXVLSbJH6zN8Sk-M44X.html. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Question on storage. In the video, you have not mentioned where can one store the fondant after wrapping it with cling wrap and placing it inside a ziplock sandwich bag. Is the fondant supposed to be stored inside a fridge or inside a cupboard? And how long is the storage shelf life for it? Finally it comes time reuse the fondant again, what is the best way to reactivate it for a project again? Thanks
The fondant can be stored at room temperature in a pantry. If it's hot/humid where you live, I would recommend storing your fondant in a refrigerator *but don't freeze it*. Your pack of fondant should have an expiration date, so reference it for shelf life. I typically only keep my store-bought fondant for a couple of weeks after it's been opened. To reactivate, simply knead the fondant until it pliable. Thanks for watching!
I usually cover my cake in fondant the day before it’s due. If there are a lot of decorations, I may cover my cake two days before and add the decorations the day before it’s due. If you’re making fondant toppers, don’t make them any more than 3 days in advance. They may dry out too much and crack/crumble by the time you’re ready to place onto your cake. 👍🏽
Thank so helpful I've just made my decorations and sealed them in a container. I want to bake my cake tomorrow and decorate it Friday night can you decorate and put the fondant on a night before the party.?
Thank you for sharing your ideas I have question We make gum paste and fondant flowers 🌺 and they get dry Are they eatable after drying and put as decorations on cake I am confused can you plz help me also I have lots of left over decorations can I keep in fridge?? Also if I keep out side in air tide container they smell wired Plz help me Waiting for your reply 🙏😊
That was actually three questions... 🤣 Sounds like you’re making 50/50 (half fondant and half gum paste). Because it dries very hard, I would not eat it. I would use it for decoration only. I would also store the extra decorations in an airtight container in a closet or pantry; not the refrigerator. Hope this helps!
Gently remove as much as you can with a pastry brush. If more cornstarch residue removes, remove it with a little little it of steam. Too much steam will make your fondant very shiny. Thanks for watching!
Quick question - do I have to cover my cake with butter cream or would just any store brand tub of frosting be fine? I like the Pillsberry chocolate fudge frosting but I don’t want to use that if it will screw up my fondant.
*The key here is to use a crusting buttercream that will harden when you crumb coat and refrigerate the cake.* I would NOT recommend using store-bought icings like Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker etc. I would make a chocolate buttercream (using real butter) from scratch and ice the cake with it instead. Making milk chocolate ganache is super easy and would make an even better foundation for your fondant. Thanks for watching!
Great video!! When I use fondant on sugar cookies how long does it stay edible for? Since it dries out pretty fast and hardens. Are they supposed to stay sealed?
Yes, just them sealed. You don’t want the fondant to dry out completely! I would say they’ll be good for about 4-5 days as long as they stay sealed; maybe a couple days longer depending on the climate where you live.
Hi, thank you for this amazing video. Very helpful. I have a question. I am new to baking and i have started making Marshmallow fondant. I feel it dries out very quickly when i try to decorate. I am planning to use same fondant to cover a cake. How do i keep the fondant soft so it doesn't dry quickly.
I’ve never made marshmallow fondant, but I plan to make a video about it soon! I imagine your fondant behaves a lot like store-bought fondant, so I will offer the following tips: 1. Make sure that your fondant is covered in plastic wrap when you’re not working with it. 2. If your fondant seems especially dry, try spritzing it with a very small amount of water, then knead the fondant. Best of luck on your cake and thanks for watching!
Good tips.... I use fondant rarely.... But I've seen great reviews on The Master Elites from SUGAR ARTS.... Last a long time and you dont have to use as much. 💜 No matter the color.
It sounds like you may live where the climate is hot and humid. I would recommend that you keep your fondant toppers in a cool refrigerator and place onto the cake at the very last minute. If you have fondant decorations on a cake, store it in a cool refrigerator (not a cold refrigerator)!
I want to start creating little cake toppers with fondant! Is 4 days before too early to start without drying out? Also, after I create them is the fridge the best way to store the toppers? Thank you so much!
I’m getting ready to make a pretty detailed cake with 3D fondant pieces on top. I keep seeing recommendations to use Tylose powder or CMC to help the fondant harden faster, I was wondering do you have any recommendations on brands?
Great question! I don’t have any recommendations on the brand as they’re all comparable. You may want to also consider using a 50/50 Gumpaste and fondant mix to help the fondant harden faster. Best of luck on your cake!
What does your fondant topper look like? The trick is too make the topper a day in advance, so that it’s not too dry. If you make it too far in advance, you run the risk of it becoming brittle and potentially falling apart when you handle it!
I have a fondant stamp that's about two and a half inch round I need the finished product to be at least three-and-a-half in how would I go about enlarging it? Any ideas 😅
That's a tough one..... You could try this: Make sure you knead some shortening into the fondant to make it soft. Next use your stamp to transfer the design. Then, gently stretch the fondant very carefully by hand in all directions once it's stamped. Let me know if it works. Best of luck!
Where I live? Neither place. I store mine at room temperature. If you live in a hot, humid location, I would recommend storing your fondant in the refrigerator. Thanks for watching!
It sounds like you’ve covered a cake board or platter with fondant and you’re wondering if it would be good to keep for a year, right? I would NOT recommend this. The fondant will dry hard and gather dust. If it gets wet, the fondant will become sticky and attract even more dust and even dirt, a mixture that can harbor bacteria. Covering a cake board is fine, but I wouldn’t keep it any longer than a week. Hope this helps!
Its an informative and really useful video! I know about fondant but your tips are so good. I'm going to prepare my daughters 18th birthday number cake I hope this video will help me a lot dear❤ thanks a lot for this informative video. Joined you to get some more tips about cooking and baking. Stay blessed always🤗💕
Hi mam. Can we apply ganache a day before and keep it fridge? How to store the cake which is coated with ganache? Should we cover it with clinge wrap or without covering can we keep in the fridge?
Yes, you can apply ganache the day before and refrigerate OR leave it at room temp (unless it's too hot where you live). Either way, I would recommend lightly covering your ganache-covered cake with plastic wrap. Best of luck to you on your cake!
Yes, if it’s Italian meringue buttercream! You’ll need to make sure the buttercream is set (by refrigerating it) before covering it with fondant. Thanks for watching 💕
I actually don't dust my surface anymore. I find that just rubbing shortening on the area that I want to roll out the fondant works much better for me. Not sure if the climate I live in has alot to do with it..
your video is great! I have issues working on my fondant cake! (1) after I took out my buttercream cake out from the fridge, I applied rolled fondant on it and it wouldn’t stick very well and sweat. Is it because of the fondant brand? Or is it the buttercream recipe? Or is it because the condensation from the fridge? (2) when I roll my fondant, I did apply cornstarch on the table, the fondant did roll very well, but after few kneading or rolling, part of the fondant just stick onto the table, is it because I roll it too hard or need more cornstarch?? Thank you and I would love to learn more! :)
Thanks for watching! (1) If your buttercream cake feels dry when you remove it from the fridge , you should mist it with a bit of water before applying the fondant. Your fondant shouldn’t sweat if it hasn’t been refrigerated... If you have refrigerated the fondant, it will sweat while acclimating to room temp, especially if your refrigerator is cold instead of cool. Don’t touch the sweat/condensation! It will evaporate on its own, and your cake will be fine. (2) It sounds like you kneaded your fondant too hard and possibly ran it off an un-dusted side. If cornstarch made your fondant stick to your table, try powdered sugar next time. Always keep your surface dusted as you knead fondant!
@@AsiaCoffee thank you for your reply! This is very helpful. Maybe I didn’t wait last time to see it evaporates, I will try to be patient next time. And yea, I think I knead too hard, it kinda went too thin as well. I will try powdered sugar next time. I will update you next time :)
No. Creamy/whipped cream frosting is too soft to use under fondant. I highly recommend American buttercream, meringue-based buttercream or ganache under fondant. Thanks for watching!
thanxz for the video. I'm a complete noob at this. My daughter wanted a cake with fondant and when I contacted local Bakers, the lowest price was $200.00 YIKES! So... yay! new skills lol
Do you have any advise on how much fondant is needed for various cakes? I am a beginner and seeing that it is sold in 5 to 20 pound bricks makes the smaller sizes seem inadequate.
A 5-lb block of fondant will go a long way if you’re working on a cake that’s 10” round or smaller! It really takes practicing with fondant to know approximately how much you need for each cake. For a beginner, I recommend you start with the smallest quantity you can find. Thanks for watching! 💕
I’m new subscriber here 🥰 Bit nervous 😬 this coming Thursday 5th November 2020 I’m gonna make Fondant Cake 🎂 for a colleague of mine for her one year old son birthday 🎁 Kept scroll browsing,reading comments and try find more info hope this video links might helps
@@AsiaCoffee thank you for the guidance. I made a cake using fondant yesterday and I used shortening and powder sugar for rolling. The result was awesome and everyone loved it. I made an Elsa cake 😄
As an artist who works with all mediums imaginable, I thought I knew what to do with fondant. But everything you said was definitely something I did NOT know. Great advice!!
Glad it was insightful! Thanks for watching!
Your voice is very soothing and relaxing. And I love the way you explain everything. I'm glad I've found your videos
Thank you so much!😃
I agree🥰
“Unless you want to look like you’ve committed a terrible crime, wear gloves.” 🤣🤣🤣 Very unexpectedly funny. Great tips and video. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! 😉
Or you can use shortening over your hand to make a layer on your skin so the colour doesnt absorb lol
I’ve tried that too... Not as effective as wearing gloves! Thanks for sharing and watching 💕
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Thank you for sharing what the "dusting pouch" is! I'm have the huge cake kit and I don't even know what half of the stuff is for!
Exactly what I needed!!! Thank you so so much; my daughter wanted to do a special baking project and 😅 sure don’t want to ruin the fondant it ain’t cheap!
I know that’s right!💰Glad I could help… Thanks for watching!
This is THE best video on fondant for beginners EVER!!!!!! I'm about to decorate a cake with fondant for the very first time and this was soooo helpful thank you!!!
Wow… Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you found this video helpful. Best of luck on your fondant cake! 💕
The way to remove food coloring from your hands is to make a paste of baking soda and a bit of water and rub your hands gently together and then wash with soap and water. Really works!
Thank you for this excellent video with great tips. 😀
Thanks watching and for sharing that tip! 💕
@@AsiaCoffee My pleasure to help. I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you for all your information, tips and creativity 👏.
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I’m about to make marshmallow fondant for the first time. I really appreciate your little tips!! Giving me more confidence! Thx! :)
Thanks for watching!
How was the marshmallow fondant and is it better than icing sugar one
This was like thee most helpful video out of all things & you're explinatipm is everything. I give this video a 100/10!
Thank you so much for creating this video! I hadn't known about any of these no-no's (except gloves). You are really helpful and sound kind! I appreciate this!
Thanks so much for the kind words Colleen! I’m glad that you learned a few new things from this video. Thanks for watching!
This video was super helpful I’m playing on making cakes and opening my own bakery and now I know what do do and what not to do 😊
This was a great introductory video for a beginner like me who has never handled fondant
I’m glad you enjoyed it; thanks for watching!
Loved this video! Exactly what I needed, Thank You!
Fantastic; I’m glad you found it helpful! I have an entire playlist about working with fondant. Please let me know what other questions you have. Thanks for watching!
Never used fondant but I’m interested now👍❤️
Just happened on this love watching it I might try baking now
This was extremely helpful to me as I am a beginner. You’re explanation was very helpful. Now I know what to put on my shopping list lol
Glad to help… Thanks for watching! 💕
@@AsiaCoffee You’re welcome! I subscribed too! Gotta stay connected to these gems girl!
I enjoyed learning how to make two cakes (chocolate and white) in one pan
I find Americolor brand color less hand-staining than Wilton (aside from red!). Also placing a small bowl upside down over fondant while working on smaller pieces of it stops air from flowing over it, stops it from beginning to crust.
Thanks for mentioning Americolor! I used that brand very early on and was impressed by the effectiveness of their reds. Great tip about the bowl as well! 💕
Thank you for sharing the dues and downs of fondant truly appreciate that I did not know about the shortening on your hand big help thank you again
Glad that I could help! Thanks for watching!
Amazing!!! This push me to start my own YT channel and teach the Beginners too on how to make a cake toppers put of fondant without using any expensive tools.
That's fantastic! Best of luck to you on your channel & cakes; lovely work!💕
@@AsiaCoffee thank you 🥰
This will be soooooo helpful I just found your channel I’m making my sister a unicorn cake with fondant I only used fondant once and I learned my lesson I stopped with fondant because how bad my hands and the fondant was thank you this will be soo helpful
Best of luck on your sister’s unicorn cake! 🦄
Thank you! This was perfect!
Your voice is so much pleasent to hear. Can i use butter instead vegetable something😉
Use coconut oil instead, but only a little!
thankyou for the tipss! ❤
Super helpful thank you - I'm new to fondant and this helped me avoid early mistakes
You’re very welcome…. Thanks for watching! 💕
Making my soon to be 15 year old a birthday cake and going to be using fondant to achieve a “movie” theme. Thanks for the tips!!
That’s super exciting! Thanks for watching and best of luck on your cake!
I don't have shortening, can I use cooking spray or coconut oil? Also how long does it take to dry and how do I store it? I'm in Middle Tennessee and its summer out but cooler in the house.
Thank you so much! I didn’t know about the shortening tip. Very useful xx
This was such a helpful video. Thank you so much from the UK.
Where i can put the excess fondant after i close it in a cling wrap? In the fridge or in a room temperature? Thank u so much.. It's a big help for me.. 😘
Room temp if you don’t live in an excessively humid climate! Thanks for watching 💕
I am from sri lanka. And i am so happy to watch this video again and again. There ara so much tips when making fondant. Thank you so much. In sinhala බුදු සරණයි.
Is it best to store it in the freezer or fridge or room temp?
@@Ferchi. Room temp unless you live in a hot/humid climate. In that case you’ll want to store it in a cool refrigerator! Thanks for watching 💕
@@AsiaCoffee thank you so much ☺️💖
Great video! Question: If you are using the fondant the next day to decorate would you store it in the fridge over night or leave it out to be room temperature?
Leave the fondant at room temperature but be sure that it’s wrapped up tight. Thanks for watching!
@@AsiaCoffee Great! thanks so much for the fast reply!
Do I refrigerate it after I wrap it ? I won’t use it until a few weeks from now
@Kittyesha9 You can leave fondant at room temperature after it’s wrapped if your climate is NOT hot and humid. Otherwise, you can store it in a cooler. Thanks for watching!
Amazing tips for beginners thank you
Fondant make a cake look so pretty when applied right. Very professional video.
When people are just starting out, they tend to roll it too thick when covering a cake. This isn't a good thing because 1) Fondant is expensive and 2) Most people don't like fondant and they peel it off anyway. Thanks for watching Momma Gail!
@@AsiaCoffee yeah, that is true. I personally don't like the taste of it.
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I don't recommend using 10X sugar to roll your fondant. It removes the moisture from your fondant, causing tears and/or elephant skin. The same for cornstarch, although I find it more forgiving than 10X. Use sparingly! A silicone mat is the best bet, with nothing on it...except fondant of course!
Thanks for sharing your recommendation! It’s good to have options in case others don’t have access to cornstarch, powdered sugar or a silicone mat.
Thank you for the caption!
I've never worn gloves when working with fondant; I guess that I should probably start!!
How do you like the Satin Ice fondant? I've only used WIlton.
This video is awesome! Great job, Asia!
Satin Ice is pretty good, but Renshaw is my favorite (although it's not as accessible as other brands). I use Wilton fondant when I teach because the texture is easier for beginners to work with.😉 Thanks for checking out my video, Michelle!
@@AsiaCoffee That is so helpful - thank you! I'm excited to "work" with you. This should be a fun adventure!!
@@AsiaCoffee Which is odd considering Renshaw is the only brand of fondant stores really sell where I live
Lucky you! 💕
This is so helpful! I am soon thinking about making a cake with fondent soon
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
What can we use instead of white vegetable shortening?
Thanks! Love your video btw!
Cornstarch
Or powdered sugar
I loved this guide. Just curious, do you ever use gum Tex and if so….when?
I’ve used Gum-Tex in the past, also known as tylose powder. I’ve only used it when I needed the fondant to dry faster and behave more like gumpaste. Great question…. Thanks for watching!
@@AsiaCoffee thank you. I’m making a graduation cake and I wasn’t sure if I needed to use it for the cap.
I’ve never worked with fondant before.
@@gzion7 Yes, I would definitely use it for the cap. Best of luck on your cake!
@@AsiaCoffee thank you. Your tutorial video was so helpful. I’ve watched it several times to make sure I don’t mess it up haha
Can I use the Tylose powder underneath when I’m going to roll it out? Or does it need to be one of these?
No. When rolling out fondant, you’ll want to dust your surface with corn starch. Powdered sugar can also be used in a pinch. Tylose and CMC are kneaded into fondant to stiffen it for fondant decorations. I would not add it to fondant that’s covering a cake!
What can I use instead of shortening?
@@harlokeane6106 A little bit of coconut oil! I show this in my other fondant videos. Thanks for watching!
@@AsiaCoffee Thank you!
Hello I'm a newbie here... I like to start making fondant.. And I want to learn more
Welcome to the world of cake decorating! 💕 I always buy fondant, but I’m going to experiment and make my own fondant from scratch soon. Perhaps I’ll record my first try and upload it for you all... 🤔 Thanks for watching!
EXTREMELY informative! Tysm!
Thanks for watching! 💕
Hello lovely tips.
I use condensed milk frosting in my cakes. Will the fondant adhere to that? Thank you in advance
Hi sis.. video was very helpful to me.. I have don't worked with foundant cake.. but I'm planning to do prince theme foundant cake on my son birthday.. I wanna knw how to store the cake in the fridge.. on the same day should I bake the cake r previous day should I make it ready.. thank u
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found the video helpful. I would bake and ice/frost the cake with ganache (buttercream does not do well in hot climates) the day before. Use white chocolate, if you don’t want typical chocolate. Lightly spray your cake with a small amount of water before covering it with rolled fondant. You can store your finished cake in the fridge BUT 1) make sure you fridge is cool, not super cold. 2) place your cake in a box before placing it in the fridge. Both of these will prevent/greatly reduce sweating/condensation. If your cake sweats, remember not to touch it. The sweat will evaporate!
Asia Coffee Thank u so much sis.. thanks for your response love u.. ❤️
This was extremely helpful. Thankyou!!
So glad; thanks for watching!
omg I have a dusting pouch and never knew what it was!! lol thanks
You’re very welcome… Thanks for watching! 💕
Very informative video!! Thanks a lot. I will be working with fondant for the first time in a few days. Can I spread the fondant over my cake and refrigerate it for a day or two?
Yes you can! Thanks for watching! 💕
Hi mam very interesting...but what did apply for the fondant when you open from the cover?am from India
Solid white vegetable shortening, but you can use a little bit of coconut oil as an alternative!
Thank you so much
Lovely video! Quick question: If I cover my cake in store-bought frosting instead of buttercream, will the fondant stick just fine?
Yes, fondant will stick to your cake covered in store-bought icing, BUT you have to be careful. Store-bought icing (unless it’s Wilton or CK brand) tends to be really soft. You’ll need to refrigerate the cake to stiffen the icing BEFORE covering in fondant. Otherwise, the fondant will slip and slide, and you don’t want that. Thanks for watching!
love from MCGI💕
What are those gloves called?
Hi there! The gloves I’m using are Nitrile gloves. I choose these over latex gloves because some people may be allergic to latex. Thanks for watching!
This is very helpful😊, I am a absoulte beginner for fondant, I wanna make mermaid cake, can I make mermaid tails and shell using fondant a day before my daugter's bday, how to store pls guide fondant please guide.
I have some videos in a fondant-only playlist that may be helpful: Fondant, Fondant & More Fondant
ua-cam.com/play/PLn2FGuV5N8GwAFkXVLSbJH6zN8Sk-M44X.html. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Is there any alternative to shortening
Yes! You can use a little bit of coconut oil. A little goes a long way!
Thank You for this! Love your videos. Can you add the products so we can get the items you use? Thankssss
Question on storage. In the video, you have not mentioned where can one store the fondant after wrapping it with cling wrap and placing it inside a ziplock sandwich bag. Is the fondant supposed to be stored inside a fridge or inside a cupboard? And how long is the storage shelf life for it? Finally it comes time reuse the fondant again, what is the best way to reactivate it for a project again? Thanks
The fondant can be stored at room temperature in a pantry. If it's hot/humid where you live, I would recommend storing your fondant in a refrigerator *but don't freeze it*. Your pack of fondant should have an expiration date, so reference it for shelf life. I typically only keep my store-bought fondant for a couple of weeks after it's been opened. To reactivate, simply knead the fondant until it pliable. Thanks for watching!
@@AsiaCoffee Thank you so much for replying back to me regarding this! That was mighty awesome of you! Definitely going to follow those tips!
Nice basic knowledge . Hi i want to ask how many hours before fondant work must done . Where, how to keep fondant work to become a perfect dry .
I usually cover my cake in fondant the day before it’s due. If there are a lot of decorations, I may cover my cake two days before and add the decorations the day before it’s due. If you’re making fondant toppers, don’t make them any more than 3 days in advance. They may dry out too much and crack/crumble by the time you’re ready to place onto your cake. 👍🏽
@@AsiaCoffee once fondant topper is ready do we need to keep in air tight container ?
Any kind of container would work! It doesn’t need to be airtight. Best of luck on your fondant cake!
@@AsiaCoffee thanks a lot .
Thank so helpful I've just made my decorations and sealed them in a container. I want to bake my cake tomorrow and decorate it Friday night can you decorate and put the fondant on a night before the party.?
Yes, you can schedule it out like that. Best of luck on your cake! 💕
Thank you for sharing your ideas
I have question
We make gum paste and fondant flowers 🌺 and they get dry
Are they eatable after drying and put as decorations on cake
I am confused can you plz help me also I have lots of left over decorations can I keep in fridge??
Also if I keep out side in air tide container they smell wired
Plz help me
Waiting for your reply 🙏😊
That was actually three questions... 🤣 Sounds like you’re making 50/50 (half fondant and half gum paste). Because it dries very hard, I would not eat it. I would use it for decoration only. I would also store the extra decorations in an airtight container in a closet or pantry; not the refrigerator. Hope this helps!
@@AsiaCoffee thank you for reply
Now is only question not questions 😊
Yes I do but they bad smell or stale smell
@@yummycakes4422 If they smell bad or stale, throw them away. 👌🏽
Thanks for the tips. What should you do after rolling to remove the 'whiteness' on your fondant from a result of the cornstarch?
Gently remove as much as you can with a pastry brush. If more cornstarch residue removes, remove it with a little little it of steam. Too much steam will make your fondant very shiny. Thanks for watching!
@@AsiaCoffee wow thanks for the reply. Much appreciated 😊😊
Can I mix two colors of fondant instead of using gel colors?
Yes you can! I do it all the time.
Thanks for all tips dear
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the knowledge
Quick question - do I have to cover my cake with butter cream or would just any store brand tub of frosting be fine? I like the Pillsberry chocolate fudge frosting but I don’t want to use that if it will screw up my fondant.
*The key here is to use a crusting buttercream that will harden when you crumb coat and refrigerate the cake.* I would NOT recommend using store-bought icings like Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker etc. I would make a chocolate buttercream (using real butter) from scratch and ice the cake with it instead. Making milk chocolate ganache is super easy and would make an even better foundation for your fondant. Thanks for watching!
What a nice video that you have. There can never enough tips for a perfect cake.
Thanks for watching! 💕
So helpful! Excellent video.
Do i need to store the fondant in refrigerator or freezer? 😊
Great video!! When I use fondant on sugar cookies how long does it stay edible for? Since it dries out pretty fast and hardens. Are they supposed to stay sealed?
Yes, just them sealed. You don’t want the fondant to dry out completely! I would say they’ll be good for about 4-5 days as long as they stay sealed; maybe a couple days longer depending on the climate where you live.
Very informative.
@@nargisbajaj5258 Thanks for watching!
Hi, thank you for this amazing video. Very helpful. I have a question. I am new to baking and i have started making Marshmallow fondant. I feel it dries out very quickly when i try to decorate. I am planning to use same fondant to cover a cake. How do i keep the fondant soft so it doesn't dry quickly.
I’ve never made marshmallow fondant, but I plan to make a video about it soon! I imagine your fondant behaves a lot like store-bought fondant, so I will offer the following tips:
1. Make sure that your fondant is covered in plastic wrap when you’re not working with it.
2. If your fondant seems especially dry, try spritzing it with a very small amount of water, then knead the fondant.
Best of luck on your cake and thanks for watching!
Good tips.... I use fondant rarely.... But I've seen great reviews on The Master Elites from SUGAR ARTS.... Last a long time and you dont have to use as much. 💜 No matter the color.
Thanks so much for sharing that recommendation! 💕
My fondant flowers and any type of toppers melts so quick whats the reason how long can i keep a cake decorated with fondant flowers or other stuff
It sounds like you may live where the climate is hot and humid. I would recommend that you keep your fondant toppers in a cool refrigerator and place onto the cake at the very last minute. If you have fondant decorations on a cake, store it in a cool refrigerator (not a cold refrigerator)!
This was very much helpful thank you so much from Sri Lanka
You’re very welcome; glad I could help! 😃
I am from India you're videos are very useful 👍👍
I want to start creating little cake toppers with fondant! Is 4 days before too early to start without drying out? Also, after I create them is the fridge the best way to store the toppers? Thank you so much!
Where are you in the world?
I never worked with fondant so I would like to know if I can use vegetables oil instead of shortening to kneed it. Please advise. Thx.
Coconut oil 😉
@@AsiaCoffee awesome!!! I always have coconut oil at home. Thank you much!!!
I’m getting ready to make a pretty detailed cake with 3D fondant pieces on top. I keep seeing recommendations to use Tylose powder or CMC to help the fondant harden faster, I was wondering do you have any recommendations on brands?
Great question! I don’t have any recommendations on the brand as they’re all comparable. You may want to also consider using a 50/50 Gumpaste and fondant mix to help the fondant harden faster. Best of luck on your cake!
Hi this is a good vid and helped me a lot. but I don't know how to dry fondant topper can you help me?
What does your fondant topper look like? The trick is too make the topper a day in advance, so that it’s not too dry. If you make it too far in advance, you run the risk of it becoming brittle and potentially falling apart when you handle it!
@@AsiaCoffee ok thanks I think I know it now :)
I’m going to make a video about modeling fondant toppers soon! I lot of people are interested in this topic. Thanks for watching! 💕
@@AsiaCoffee thank you so much :)
I have a fondant stamp that's about two and a half inch round I need the finished product to be at least three-and-a-half in how would I go about enlarging it? Any ideas 😅
That's a tough one..... You could try this: Make sure you knead some shortening into the fondant to make it soft. Next use your stamp to transfer the design. Then, gently stretch the fondant very carefully by hand in all directions once it's stamped. Let me know if it works. Best of luck!
@@AsiaCoffee thank you so much I will let you
Hey dear. Where you stored the fondant? Fringe or freezer
Where I live? Neither place. I store mine at room temperature. If you live in a hot, humid location, I would recommend storing your fondant in the refrigerator. Thanks for watching!
@@AsiaCoffee now I’m in uae, Dubai
Hi, can we use the decorated fondant for an year? Like cake platter..... etc , please reply.
It sounds like you’ve covered a cake board or platter with fondant and you’re wondering if it would be good to keep for a year, right? I would NOT recommend this. The fondant will dry hard and gather dust. If it gets wet, the fondant will become sticky and attract even more dust and even dirt, a mixture that can harbor bacteria. Covering a cake board is fine, but I wouldn’t keep it any longer than a week. Hope this helps!
Its an informative and really useful video! I know about fondant but your tips are so good. I'm going to prepare my daughters 18th birthday number cake I hope this video will help me a lot dear❤ thanks a lot for this informative video. Joined you to get some more tips about cooking and baking. Stay blessed always🤗💕
Thanks for watching! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. Best of luck to you on your daughter's birthday cake! 🥳
Hi mam. Can we apply ganache a day before and keep it fridge? How to store the cake which is coated with ganache? Should we cover it with clinge wrap or without covering can we keep in the fridge?
Yes, you can apply ganache the day before and refrigerate OR leave it at room temp (unless it's too hot where you live). Either way, I would recommend lightly covering your ganache-covered cake with plastic wrap. Best of luck to you on your cake!
Wow nice video and nice explanation.
Can you cover your cake with Italian buttercream?
Yes, if it’s Italian meringue buttercream! You’ll need to make sure the buttercream is set (by refrigerating it) before covering it with fondant. Thanks for watching 💕
I actually don't dust my surface anymore. I find that just rubbing shortening on the area that I want to roll out the fondant works much better for me. Not sure if the climate I live in has alot to do with it..
That's interesting! Where are you? I know many watching my videos are in the tropics and places where it tends to be warmer and more humid.
Is there a substitute for shortening and can we refrigerate the cake before delivery?
Coconut oil & yes (cool refrigerator; not cold refrigerator). Best of luck!
Oh my goodness you are amazing thank you
Thanks for watching! 💕
your video is great! I have issues working on my fondant cake! (1) after I took out my buttercream cake out from the fridge, I applied rolled fondant on it and it wouldn’t stick very well and sweat. Is it because of the fondant brand? Or is it the buttercream recipe? Or is it because the condensation from the fridge? (2) when I roll my fondant, I did apply cornstarch on the table, the fondant did roll very well, but after few kneading or rolling, part of the fondant just stick onto the table, is it because I roll it too hard or need more cornstarch?? Thank you and I would love to learn more! :)
Thanks for watching! (1) If your buttercream cake feels dry when you remove it from the fridge , you should mist it with a bit of water before applying the fondant. Your fondant shouldn’t sweat if it hasn’t been refrigerated... If you have refrigerated the fondant, it will sweat while acclimating to room temp, especially if your refrigerator is cold instead of cool. Don’t touch the sweat/condensation! It will evaporate on its own, and your cake will be fine. (2) It sounds like you kneaded your fondant too hard and possibly ran it off an un-dusted side. If cornstarch made your fondant stick to your table, try powdered sugar next time. Always keep your surface dusted as you knead fondant!
@@AsiaCoffee thank you for your reply! This is very helpful. Maybe I didn’t wait last time to see it evaporates, I will try to be patient next time. And yea, I think I knead too hard, it kinda went too thin as well. I will try powdered sugar next time. I will update you next time :)
To cover the cake can I use creamy frosting instead of buttercream?
No. Creamy/whipped cream frosting is too soft to use under fondant. I highly recommend American buttercream, meringue-based buttercream or ganache under fondant. Thanks for watching!
@@AsiaCoffee Thx much.
@@ladauphine2837 Sure thing; glad to help!
Can we use margarine in replacement of shortening
No, but you can use real butter instead. Thanks for watching!
thank you!! this was sooo helpful
Thank you so much
thanxz for the video. I'm a complete noob at this. My daughter wanted a cake with fondant and when I contacted local Bakers, the lowest price was $200.00 YIKES! So... yay! new skills lol
Thanks for watching! I have a whole playlist about fondant for beginners on my channel page. Maybe you’ll find some more helpful tips... Best of luck!
Thank you! This was so helpful. I've always been so intimidated by fondant, but I think I'm going to give it a try.
Fantastic; thanks for watching!
Instead of buttercream can I cover cake with whipped icing or regular icing?
You sure can! I share a few ways you can do it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/w7YBoOHid3c/v-deo.html.
Do you have any advise on how much fondant is needed for various cakes? I am a beginner and seeing that it is sold in 5 to 20 pound bricks makes the smaller sizes seem inadequate.
A 5-lb block of fondant will go a long way if you’re working on a cake that’s 10” round or smaller!
It really takes practicing with fondant to know approximately how much you need for each cake. For a beginner, I recommend you start with the smallest quantity you can find. Thanks for watching! 💕
I’m new subscriber here 🥰 Bit nervous 😬 this coming Thursday 5th November 2020 I’m gonna make Fondant Cake 🎂 for a colleague of mine for her one year old son birthday 🎁 Kept scroll browsing,reading comments and try find more info hope this video links might helps
You got this! Best of luck on your cake!
Hello.. what if I don't have shortening? Can I use oil like olive or vegetable or even butter?
If you don't have shortening, you can use a very small amount of coconut oil. Thanks for watching!
@@AsiaCoffee thank you for the guidance. I made a cake using fondant yesterday and I used shortening and powder sugar for rolling. The result was awesome and everyone loved it. I made an Elsa cake 😄
Yay!!! I’m so glad to hear that your cake came out beautifully. Thanks for sharing & keep up the great work! 💕