Ya know I KNOW this has all been asked before somewhere on here, i just cant seem to find it since search wants to be mean to me. Or I'm just dumb..both good possibility

Anyways, I've got a tall order to fulfill and shes lookin to have 13 cakes all look exactly alike (all different flavors too!) Well I DESPISED with a PASSION the wilton fondant. So i've VERY weary of it. and the MMF I dunno if i'm too keen on that either. I think one bad experience has just followed me and I'm like "NO FONDANT" but I mean this would be a good time to do it so each cake looks like eachother. And then figure out some type of black design to go on it (Black & white "black tie ball" theme).

So if you guys know where its at? or know some good ones that I wont hate (fondant) haha. I'm terribly picky I suppose, then again maybe I didn't make the MMF correct (ie perhaps I should MEASURE next time vs just grabbing a handfulla nd saying "eh i'll wing it, its just a taste test" haha)

Thanks a bunch
Sweet & Simple Desserts
Nikki

I love MMF so maybe you could try making another batch and see what you think. If you still don't like it that well, I would try Satin Ice or FondX. You can get both on Pfiel & Holing's website, www.cakedeco.com.
HTH,
HeatherMari

If I am going to buy fondant, I like Satin Ice. I love the taste and it is easy to work with. I can get it at my local cake supply store, but you can also order it online.

i really think MMF would be the easiest and cheapest route.. try it one more time.. if its too sweet you can add a dash of salt at the beginning of the process.. i like to add extract flavors on the mm's before melting.. try one more time, i promise... other than that you can buy Satin Ice.. i hear thats fabulous... i just cant afford it..

I love Satin Ice fondant - you can buy it a cakedeco.com and some other webistes. Also check if a local cake supply store (NOT Michaels, Hobby Lobby, AC Moore, etc...) carries it. You can go to www.satinfinefoods.com to see how much you need for a particular size cake.

I only use Satin Ice Fondant - won't use anything else! It has a slight vanilla flavor to it and you can roll it thinner than Wilton fondant.

Some people also like Pettinice Fondant, but I have never tried it.

HTH,
Chelle

wow you guys are quick! haha
Ok I'll give MMF one more shot, (ive got 2 months to work my fondant issues out haha) or try the others.

I've heard people talk about Satin Ice ...i might give that one a shot first.

Thanks tons guys!!! *HUGS*

HEY HEY new Question as I hijack my own threat

How much fondant does it usually take to cover a 9" round double layer cake?

According to the makers of Satin Ice, it takes 12oz for an 8" cake and 18oz for a 10" cake, each 4" high. By my calculations, I figured it would take about 17oz for a 9" round cake which is 4" high.

Other types of fondant may be different, so I don't know about those.

~Chelle

Nikki,

I am not sure where you are in Cleveland... there is a cake and candy supply shop (Mardi Gras) in North Olmsted that I believe carries the Pettinice Fondant. I have heard good things about it.

Sara

My vote goes to Satin Ice. Extremely easy to work with...it comes already made...you can roll it MUCH thinner than MMF...tastes great...a 20 pound bucket goes a loooooonnnngggg way!

Sara,
I'm actually in maple but N.Olmsted is only like a 30min trip via freeway.
Ill have to take a trip out there Thanks a ton!

And a new cake store! BONUS

Oh my then it would be a bit of a hefty price tag to buy all satin ice for 13 9" round cakes. .....well guess i have some math to be doing! Math and mixing.

Thanks guys!
Been a HUGE HUGE help

I double that vote. I only use satin ice. I buy the big 20 lb containers. I have converted quite a few customers to Fondant using satin ice...

It would be about 14lbs of Satin Ice. I can buy a 5lb bucket for $20 and a 20lb bucket I think for about $60.

~Chelle

yeah, I just can't wrap my head around that kind of cost. I can make 6 pounds of fondant for about 5-6 bucks (and that's using retail grocery store ingredients) and roughly 15 minutes of my time.

I know decisions decisions!

I guess the first issue is, if she WANTS fondant. I hope this isn't going to be the cakes from H3LL.... 13 isn't a lucky number hahaha

But I'm recruiting my good friend Andrew! YIPPPIE!

NEVER judge a book by its cover! haha
The metal singer with a passion for baking! YAY ME! lucky find
(and he cooks)
Ladies ..he's actually STRAIGHT!

I want a recipe for fondant (successful and tasty fondant, that is)...TY

I have done several weddings with table cakes. for a ten top I use six inch cakes. they always had enough cake and I left boxes for anything left over. Some people do eight inch cakes but I have always done six.