Buttercream With Fondant Accents??

Decorating By pikle Updated 10 Sep 2007 , 3:17am by pikle

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pikle Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 8:44pm
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I am trying to figure out what I am doing on an upcoming birthday cake. It is for a family member who is adamantly AGAINST fondant. I've tried Fond-x to no avail. So I thought maybe I could do a buttercream cake with fondant accents to get that sharper look. Any tips or ideas?? I am so afraid that the bc will crack with the fondant on it. I would love your input on the problems, etc. and how the best way to do this is icon_smile.gif

Thanks!!

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danar217 Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 8:47pm
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My family is the same way. I always use fondant accents. I just put them on with more buttercream or before it crusts. Never had a problem.

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tyty Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 8:52pm
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Most of my customers and family don't even know what fondant is, the ones that do, only like MMF. I do a lot of cakes with fondant accents, never had a problem.

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crisseyann Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 8:52pm
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I do the same...apply the fondant accents before my icing crusts. No problems at all. Here's an example. HTH

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_268343.html

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marthajo1 Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 9:08pm
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I like to get my BC smooth using melvira's so it has to crust first. Then when I put the accent pieces on I just brush them with a little water and stick them on.

http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=630933

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deena1987 Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 9:08pm
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Do you cut them out and put them on while the fondant is still soft or let the fondant dry out and then attach with icing?

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crisseyann Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 12:27pm
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I put mine on while still soft and pliable.

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Tide89 Posted 6 Sep 2007 , 12:41pm
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I put mine on while still soft too. I've never had a problem with them sliding off.

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pikle Posted 10 Sep 2007 , 3:17am
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Perfect!! Thank you all for the wonderful tips!! The cakes are beautiful too!!!

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