I've done a lot of cakes and I like to use my steamer to make them shine. But now I want to do a cake without that but my fondant just never looks as perfect as I've seen others look. Do I blot it with cornstarch? Any suggestions?

Are you making your own fondant?  I use Fondx & Satin Ice and they have a matte finish. 

Yes Ma'am, I make my own with Marshmallows.

AShow us an example of what you're trying to fix, if you can.

 This one isn't as shiny as they normally are, but it still doesn't look at matted and clean as I've seen others.

When I started out, I made my own MMF.    I remember it being shiny...which I didn't mind.    The commercial stuff has a more matte finish.    Not sure how to matte down MMF.   Maybe someone who uses it can help you.

Thank you, I'm sure it's the Crisco. Appreciate the assistance :-).

I began to mix my own MMF with Satin Ice. This cuts down on the cost, gives me the matte finish I love and has a workable consistency. Also, I barely use Crisco - I only use it to coat my hands, the bowl and utensil(s). I use powdered sugar to roll out my fondant. Hopefully this helps.  

AI use mmf and its never shiny.....are you rolling out your fondant on shortening? I think that could be a problem...I use cornstarch to roll it out...

Are you rolling out on 'The Mat'? That has given my cakes a shiny surface sometimes.

I use marshmallow fondant and I've noticed when I roll out the fondant with Crisco, it gets a really shiny look. I use cornstarch and parchment paper, and that works well for me. 

HTH! 

AThank you all for the info. I only use CRISCO in my MMF recipe, I use cornstarch now to tone down the shine. I use to buy Satin Ice but I prefer the cost and taste of mine better