Do you have to put frosting under fondant?

Yes you want a little frosting under the fondant, it evens out the cake, sorta fills in any little imperfections so you can get a smooth looking fondant. No need to refridgerate. you always need something under fondant, whether bc or some kind of jam, to get the fondant to stick to the cake.

Can you put fondant directly on a cake?

If you’ve always wondered how to cover a cake with fondant, you’ve come to the right place! Perfect for giving you that nice, clean finish on your cake, fondant is an edible dough that can be used to cover cakes and make decorations.

Can fondant go on top of icing?

Fondant decorations add a professional and polished touch to cakes and cookies iced with buttercream icing. Press your fondant decoration, dampened side down, onto the icing. If the decoration is heavy or bulky, add decorative flourishes of fresh buttercream around the fondant decoration to help stabilize it.

What can I use instead of buttercream under fondant?

Italian or Swiss meringue buttercreams have a nice silky texture, still buttery though. Or if your cake is perfect to start with you could just use some sieved jam or fruit conserves to “glue” the fondant to the cake.

Can a fondant cake stay out overnight?

You can store fondant cakes at room temperature for 3-4 days if you live in a cool and dry climate and if the filling inside the cake does not need refrigeration.

How much fondant is needed to cover a cake?

To cover a standard standard-sized 9 or 10-inch cake with fondant, you will need approximately 2 pounds of fondant. You can use purchased fondant (be sure you get “rolled” fondant as opposed to “pouring” fondant), or you can make your own marshmallow fondant or rolled fondant.

What can I cover a cake with?

Just cover your cake in buttercream, chocolate or royal icing and press them around the edges of the cake. They give you a great base for topping your cake with sweets, fruits or flowers too. Top tip: The more chocolate fingers or cigarellos you’ve got, the better.

Should a fondant cake be covered?

When kept on the counter or inside a cupboard, the entire fondant cake should be covered. Fondant cake stays fresh for 2 – 4 days at room temperature if protected from humidity and bright light.

How long can a cake covered in fondant sit out?

3-4 days
You can store fondant cakes at room temperature for 3-4 days if you live in a cool and dry climate and if the filling inside the cake does not need refrigeration.

Can you put fondant over frosting?

You’ll need your frosting to be tacky so the fondant can stick to it. Now comes the fun part, covering the cake! This part may seem intimidating, but the trick is letting the tools do all the work for you.

Can you put fondant on a crumb coat cake?

If your crumb coat has crusted or the frosting on your cake is dry, lightly mist your cake with water before covering. You’ll need your frosting to be tacky so the fondant can stick to it. Now comes the fun part, covering the cake!

What do you do if your fondant is not centered?

If the fondant is not centered, you should be able to gently remove the fondant and re-center it. If the cake gets damaged once the fondant is removed, simply re-frost the cake and chill it until it’s firm. Re-knead the fondant, buttercream and all, and re-roll it and try again.

How much fondant do you need to cover a cake?

Now here’s a common beginner’s mistake – even though you may only need 16 inches of fondant to cover your cake, you might be tempted to roll the fondant to 18 inches for insurance. There’s no need to do that, as your fondant will naturally stretch as you drape it.