Needing A Refresher Course In Fondant Covering For Cakes!!!
Decorating By cakesbyamym Updated 26 May 2007 , 9:26pm by Wendoger
Ya'll, I'm in dire need of some "re-instruction" in how to SUCCESSFULLY cover a tiered cake in fondant. I can't get my fondant to work worth a dip and I have a 3-tiered cake to get covered by tomorrow. LOL. Help!!! Any tips, methods, anything...all are appreciated!!! This isn't my first fondant cake...but it's been a while...
My main problem...the fondant keeps ripping!!! I have continued to re-moisten with shortening...still tears.
Thanks in advance!
Amy
Here's a good video about covering a cake with fondant.
http://atecousa.net//learn/satin-ice-tutorial-i-icing-your-cake.html
What kind of fondant are you using? Are you rolling it too thin?
The more shortening you add, then the softer the fondant becomes. If too thin AND too soft, it will rip in two when You lift it.
The more you knead it, then the more elastic and pliable it will become.
Be sure to spread cornstarch on the board, and lift and turn your fondant 1/4 turn as you are rolling it out. If you continue to roll out fondant without lifting and turning, it will stick and rip when You pick it up.
I ran into this problem with my first tiered wedding cake, and the best thing I did was to take a break, drink a cup of coffee or tea, and relax.
then go back, re-knead it and roll it out again. You will have best results when You are not in "panic mode"!
HTH!
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