Fondant Question Before I Attempt Again

Decorating By polliwawg Updated 15 Apr 2007 , 9:02pm by mjs4492

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polliwawg Posted 14 Apr 2007 , 11:37pm
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When you are putting fondant on a cake, how long do you let the buttercream sit before you put on the fondant? Or not at all? It seems when I try to smoth it the buttercream underneath moves a little. Should I just make the layer of buttercream thinner?

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KoryAK Posted 14 Apr 2007 , 11:52pm
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Try chilling your cake to firm up the buttercream

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CheriN Posted 15 Apr 2007 , 12:39am
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Yup! I just put my cake in the fridge for 15 min. before I put the fondant on! I also don't have a very thick layer of BC under the fondant! icon_biggrin.gif

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Shamitha Posted 15 Apr 2007 , 6:27am
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Try using as little buttercream as possible. I dont let it sit at all. I cover with fondant immediately after b.c

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Ariginal Posted 15 Apr 2007 , 6:33am
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I cover immediately as while it is soft it helps the fondant stick but if i have to leave it at all and it has set i usually brush with a little sugar syrup. Again i too only put on a thin coat specially with my 3D cakes.

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polliwawg Posted 15 Apr 2007 , 8:48pm
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Thanks...I guess I was putting too much icing!

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Cakepro Posted 15 Apr 2007 , 8:56pm
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I use a full layer of buttercream icing and pop the cake in the freezer for about 15 minutes. That way I can really work the fondant smooth and my icing underneath doesn't move at all. Plus, the condensation that forms on the surface of the icing as it returns to room temperature helps the fondant stick really well so I don't get any bubbles/bulges that happen when the fondant fails to adhere well to the buttercream. icon_smile.gif

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mjs4492 Posted 15 Apr 2007 , 9:02pm
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So you don't have to let the buttercream crust (thin layer) before applying fondant?

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