I did a stacked present cake for a 5 yr old's birthday today at noon. I baked the 8" and 12" sq cakes on Thursday and covered them in buttercream. On Friday I rolled out the satin ice fondant and covered them. I did the ribbons and bows and finished everything by 10 pm. The paper towel supports had been in the bow for several hours at this point. I took pictures. I put the paper towel supports back in the bow and went to bed. This morning I got up and got ready to deliver the cake at 8:45. One of the loops in the bow was broken straight across. Is there a way to fix this? I tried to put clear almond extract on it and push it back together, but it broke worse. I ended up coloring more hot pink fondant and getting it to match the other and made a new loop. I explained to the client and delivered it with the paper towel support in it. I got it to her by 9:30 and told her to leave the paper towel in as long as possible and then CAREFULLY remove it before she takes pictures and shows everyone the cake. I didnt' hear from her so I hope all went well. I was so beside myself this morning. And of course today was a day with my son's T-ball pics at 10am and soccer game at 11 etc. If it's not one thing it's another. Thanks for letting me vent.
It happens! You did what you could and sounds like it worked.
This may sound crazy, but any time I make a fondant bow for a cake, I always make two, just in case. If all goes well and I don't need the back up, I just wrap it in bubble wrap and store for another cake. I always have a selection of 3 or 4 ready made bows for last minute cakes.
I never throw all of the remaining fondant away until the cake has gone.
You could have made two as Sugarplum Studio said.
OR
If you took a small piece of the fondant and added just a little water to it and mixed it with a knife until it is good and sticky, it should, if you add a little to the edges of the broken bows hold together - and it will be the perfect match in colour. It would need to be supported again until dried.
Hope you are feeling better about it now.
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