What should I use to attach ribbon to a fondant covered cake? I've never done that before and need it for a cake next weekend. Thanks!

Just use a dot or two of icing or clear gel, in the back (or under a flower) ,to secure the ribbon, not to tight but snug. You usually don't have to secure it anywhere else. You want to try and hide your connection because the icing or gel may bleed thru the ribbon. Hope this helps.

Thank you terrylee..yes that helps.

Where on the cake are you putting the ribbon? I just used a pin in the back and made sure the ribbon was pulled snugly. HTH

i curious about how everyone connects the ribbon. When i tried it i battered the cake trying to connect the ribbon, not so cute!!! is there a strategy you all use?

I put a dab of royal icing at the back of the cake attach one end of the ribbon and when it dries I pull the ribbon around the cake and place another dab on the end of the ribbon and attach. Never had a problem with it. Hopefully that helps

You can also overlap the ends and secure it with double sided tape (not touching the cake).

I just use edible glue which is simply mixing 1/4 tsp of tylose/cmc/gum-tex to 2 Tbsp of warm water. Mix them up and let the tylose dissolve. Now you have edible glue which you can use to attach ribbon, flowers, etc.

Just make sure to keep the left overs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. HTH