Yet Another Fondant Question...
Decorating By MissChris117 Updated 28 May 2007 , 12:56am by chefcindy
OK, so I'm very new to this. I am making my first "ordered" cake next weekend, and was hoping to cover it in fondant.
I have the HUGE box of Wilton fondant, and after reading other posts about how horrible it tastes, got a little nervous and tasted it--YUK!
Here's my question: Is there a way I can use this and fix the taste, or should I bite the cost of it and make my own at home? I do have the makings for the homemade marshmallow fondant, but hate to waste all of that other stuff, ya know? I DO have butter flavor and vanilla and almond extracts. Would one of these work as a cover-up?
TIA!!!
Christine
I am not sure about the wilton fondant but have not heard good things about it. I love the MMF and find it really easy to make and work with.
I am also new and have not been able to cover a cake with it yet, but I am all thumbs when it comes to that part.
The taste of the MMF is so yummy- so at least you can be confident it would taste good!
The other problem Ive had with Wilton Fondant is that it isnt very pliable. It cracks easy and again, tastes gross. I would eat the cost and use it for practice. I also wouldnt wait until the last minute to make your own fondant because not all people have luck making it. Im one of them! Ive use four different recipes and it either comes out too lumpy or falls apart too easy. I havent tried the recipe on here yet so maybe there is hope. But if I were you, I would make it like Tuesday and try it. This way if you dont like it, you can either run out to your local shop and buy some good stuff (I like Satin Ice brand) or order it in, in time for your order.
When I first started, I used Wilton, 'cause that's all I could get my hands on, and I had not even heard of MMF (marshmallow fondant). To counteract the not-so-great taste, I would knead in some extract, depending on the flavor of the cake. (Lemon extract for a fruit flavor cake; vanilla or almond for many other flavors; mint; amaretto, you get the idea...).
You could try flavoring the Wilton's with candy oils. I have never tried MMF so I can't help you there - I use other types of fondant.
Keep the Wilton for practicing molding, flowers, decorations, etc. It is very good to use to get to know fondant. It shapes well, doesn't stretch and is easy to work with.
keep your wilton fondant for future use. you can make decorations, figures or ice dummy cakes with it since no one needs to eat those. make the mmf to actually ice the cakes people will eat. don't worry, the fondant you bought will last 6 months or so. im sure you'll find a use for it that won't make your customers hate fondant. especially since this is your first real order, you want to make a good impression. give them your best.
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