Help I'm Having A Bad Cake Day Here

Decorating By dyna Updated 31 Mar 2007 , 12:01am by dyna

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dyna Posted 30 Mar 2007 , 10:23pm
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I'm tring to put fontant on my cake .And I just don't know the other tier came out just find.But, this tier is just a NIGHTMARE. The fontant keeps cracking as soon as I lay it on top of the cake .Just what am I doing wrong here. Oh please help I've been doing this topsy turvy cake for hours now.I'm about to open the trash bin up and be all done with it.
Dyna

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JoAnnB Posted 30 Mar 2007 , 10:33pm
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Could it be that your fondant is too dry? Have you tried kneading in some shortening?

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dyna Posted 30 Mar 2007 , 10:36pm
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yes, I've used alot of shortening.I'm going to go back and try again.Maybe I needed a little break I'll try what you said wish me luck Thank You So much

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KittyPTerror Posted 30 Mar 2007 , 10:47pm
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Try microwaving the fondant for just a few seconds. It makes a world of difference for me sometimes.

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dyna Posted 31 Mar 2007 , 12:01am
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microwave really I'll have to try that I ended up grabbing a fresh piece of fontant worked out great I'll try microwaving the other piece for my stars I want to put on Thank you two so much.I guess I won't trash this cake after all.I'll post it when its finally finished again thanx
Dyna

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