I made the rolled buttercream fondant yesterday, I thought it tasted great. When I tried to roll it out with my rolling pin it wouldn't roll smooth. Will this stuff harden enough to make decorations out of as well. I am suppose to make my first wedding cake in April, and since I can't seem to get my frosting completley smooth, I thought I would use this on the cake.

Thanks in advance
kgunn

Rolled buttercream doesn't harden. I have only used it to make things; but have never tried to put it over a cake like fondant. It also stays pretty shiny. Here are a couple pictures of cakes where I have used rolled buttercream. I made rocks out of it that came out so real looking!

Same here. I have used rolled buttercream to make various items but never to cover a cake. I find it too soft and it tears easily. But it is great for making objects...I've made pumpkins and a guitar and they turned out great and I love the taste!!!

how do you make rolled buttercream or where can you find it?

I didn't get an automatic e-mail when your question was posted. Luckily I just happened to check.

Here's the recipe for rolled buttercream:
1 cup shortening
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp colorless butter flavor (I personally skip this)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
7-8 cups powdered sugar

This is stiff ... hope you have a Kitchen Aid! Use the paddle, not the whip.

Place shortening and corn syrup in mixing bowl and beat until creamy.
Add flavoring and salt, beat until blended.
Add powdered sugar and blend thoroughly.

Turn icing onto work surface and knead until smooth and well-blended.
Store in sealed plastic bag or plastic wrap then in airtight container for several weeks in the refrigerator or several months in the freezer.
Let it come to room temp before using.

It is easy to color and easy to mold.

I have used rolled bc to cover a 6 in cake.

I had to add more sugar than the recipie called for to make it stiff enough to hold together. I did get one small rip, but it was easy to fix.

I think it might be difficult to cover large cakes because it is so delicate.

Thanks for the recipe! Can't wait to try it!

I used the rolled buttercream to cover a 10 " and 6 " cake which was my final class for wilton. I found it very easy to use and not difficult at all to cover a cake.