I made a fondant covered cake (the very first one) using Satin Ice. I can see the advantages as far as not having the stress of getting the Buttercream icing smooth and even, but I think I would rather have just Buttercream icing. Everyone raves about the taste of Satin Ice and although it's edible I don't find the taste very appealing. Don't get me wrong - I love the appearance of the fondant cakes - I just don't like the taste of it. I peeled all of the fondant off and threw it away after it was cut. When I peeled the fondant off most of the Buttercream came off with it. Is there any way to prevent the Buttercream from coming off it you take off the Fondant?

Are there any other fondants that taste good?

I know everyone will ask you this, but have you tried marshmallow fondant? I love it, my kids love it, and everyone I make a cake for, loves it. You can flavor it quite easily, and I think I have found my standard fondant flavor by adding 1 tsp of Magic Line's Butter Vanilla flavoring. It takes away the marshmallow flavor and gives it a soft, vanilla flavor comparable to basic buttercream. MMF is easy and inexpensive to make, so give it a try and see what you think!

Starkie
How much of the butter vanilla do you put in? Thx

I don't really like Satin Ice either.. to me it sort of tastes like vanilla flavored play-doh. I make my own. It's a lot easier than you might think. I use Michele Foster's recips from here on CC. It is very good. Tastes like mild vanilla buttercream if you use vanilla but you can flavor it anyway you want. It is easy to work with too. It is everybit as good in the performance arena as Satin Ice too.

Here's the recipe:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-3663-0-Michele-Fosters-Delicious-Fondant.html

For commercial fondants I prefer the taste of Fondex over Satin Ice. It's a little pricier, and you can get it from caljavaonline.

Is Magic Line the Brand name? Where do you find it?

I just did 100 cookies for a St. Paddys day dinner/dessert last night. I used the MMF. Its so easy to work with. I love it.

Thanks so much! Will do

I'm going to try the Michelle Foster recipe also. I've made mmf a few times and it is easy to work with but it is way to sweet for me and any adult that I know. Kids love it though. (of course I think marshmallows are too sweet so adding PS just doesn't help that ) I want something more vanilla tasting so I'll try Michelle's recipe soon.

I have tried many MMF recipes and at least 4 true fondant recipes.. of all of them Michele's is the best hands down. It's not cloyingly sweet like MMF is and it works better IMHO. Toba's fondant was way to sweet too and didn't have as nice a texture. You won't be disappointed is you try it.

Good to know. Thanks for your advice.

Thanks so much! Will do

Toleshed, I put in one tsp of Butter Vanilla for my entire batch (1 bag MM, 2 lbs PS) of MMF. It tastes wonderful! Good luck!

Has anyone tried the strawberry marshmellows yet for MMF?

The dark chocolate Satin Ice is great, the others do smell like Play Doh. I don't think it's tastier than Wilton's-both are awful to me but some people love it. I flavor the Wilton with raspberry vodka mixing a little in. It tastes "better" but I still don't eat it.

I try to put more layers in the cake to make up for the icing that's not on the outside.

I'm so glad to read this thread. I've tried 3 different fondant recipes and I haven't liked any of them. I think I will try Michelle's recipe mentioned above. Thanks!!!

Thanks Starkie

I just don't like the texture of fondant on a cake. I think fondant-covered cakes are often so beautiful, and the taste of some of them are not bad at all, but I just can't get used to the slight chewiness of it (paired with the softness of the cake). I think maybe I would like it on a chewy kind of cake (like a fruitcake) or on cookies....

Sorry I'm no help. I just wanted to commiserate. Ha ha!