I feel really dumb asking this, but I am thinking about venturing into fondant covered cakes. I have heard that a lot of people don't like to eat fondant, so what do they do with it? Do they just eat the cake from under it and leave the fondant on their plate? 
Not a dumb question at all! That is what CC is for - to ask whatever you need help with. I'm sure you are not the only person wondering. 
Yes, that is what a lot of people do.
You put a thin layer of buttercream under the fondant to get it to "stick" to your cake so they will sort of peel away the fondant, put it aside and then still have a coating of buttercream on the cake to eat.
well I think it depends on the type of fondant that you put on your cakes .. if you use the wilton pre made fondant .. yeah, you can expect for people to leave that on their plates! If you use home made mmf (marshmallow fondant) a lot of people will eat that, my family still thought that was way to sweet to choke down, and for me personally, it was hard to make .. if you use satin ice a lot of people say that is the best stuff and tastes so good as well .. it really depends on the brand .. hope that helps!
I think it depends on the person and the fondant...as stated by TheCakerator, wilton fondant is not liked very well. Usually it is taken off and set aside. Remember...there are no dumb questions...everything is a new journey of discovery and learning. (yeah that sounded corny in my head too) lol
Yes, that is waht most people do. I use the recipe I got from this site for Rhonda's Ultimate MMF. It is great. Has such a great taste. Definetely try it.
I never liked fondant until I tried Satin Ice. I do use MMF for cookies though.
I recently did a photo cake for my portfolio with Wilton fondant.
My 6 year old took one bite of it and said... "why do you hate me so" in such a pitiful voice.
Hubby tried to be nice and take a bite. He spit it out with a "what is this cra 
"
I warned them both it was awful but did they listen to the professional... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Go with Satin ice if you don't want to try making MMF. 
That's a very GOOD question. I wondered the same thing when I first heard of fondant.
I tell people that it's made with marshmallows (unless I use Satin Ice) and that I have flavored it to enhance the cake flavor. But if someone has ever had a bad experience tasting fondant before they've tried the MMF then they will probably still peel it off. 
Ok so love the look of a fondant cake and I enjoy working with it. I had been using MMF or Jello fondant and I personally like a small amount of it, but it was too sweet for me to tolerate much of it. SOOOO I bit the bullet and ordered some Satin Ice for my Labor day cake and took it to a family gathering(I have a really large family) and most of them still hated the fondant. I have decided to go with BC and only use fondant for decoration or accents for my family. I don't want to go to that expense if hardly anyone likes it. If someone is buying a cake and wants it I will be thrilled to use it. I also tried the Choco Pan White Chocolate and really like the taste of that but I think they would have even picked that off.
I was carefully watching at a large party where I made a fondant covered cake, and I would estimate that 99% of the people ate EVERYTHING, including the fondant. Peole loved it. I usually make my own but this was satin ice to which I added orange oil.
Rhonda's Ultimate MMF
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-3183-2-Rhondas-Ultimate-MMF.html
Rhonda's Ultimate Chocolate MMF
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-3193-Rhondas-Ultimate-Chocolate-MMF.html
Another MMF recipe
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1949-Marshmallow-Fondant-MMF.html
OMG make real fondant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Third time posting this and I'm hoping to convert you all.....
If you can do that sweet marshmallow fondant goo stuff for your kiddie's then I highly recommend doing real fondant for the adults. Instead of buying that expense store brand and breaking the bank try making your own!
It is soooooooooooooo very, very, very easy! Besides you never see a MMF recipe in any of Toba, Nicholas, Debbie, or Colette's books! The hardest thing about this recipe is picking up the glycerin from Michael's.
Here you go......
1 package unflavored gelatin (I use Knox Gelatin) (A box has about four pkgs-I think.)
(I'm thinking the pkg is about 1 tablespoon.)
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup glucose syrup (I use Karo syrup)
1 tablespoon glycerin (Wilton carries it and it can be found at Michaels.)
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon flavoring
8 cups (about two - 1 pound bags) sifted confectioners' sugar
Soften the package of gelatin in the cold water after till it gets thick - about 2 minutes, in the meantime set up a double boiler and when the water begins to boil add gelatin mixture, Karo Syrup and glycerin.
Add shortening and just before it melts all the way, remove from heat and stir in flavoring. It should be lukewarm.
Put 4 cups powdered sugar in your new KA Bowl from Lowes and make a well in the center and using a wooden spoon, stir in the mixture. Turn on your new Artisan KA White-on-white Mama Janet that you purchased from Lowes oh wait thats my mixer and mix in sugar and add more a little at a time, until stickiness disappears. Dough hook is just fine and so is the paddle. Turn out on your counter and knead in remaining sugar. Knead until the fondant is smooth, pliable and does not stick to your hands. If fondant is too soft, add more sugar; if too stiff, add water (a drop at a time). Best used after resting 24 hours.
Walla you made real grown-up Fondant for grown-up taste buds! Cover your cake with your frosting, your choice and then add the fondant. TaDa, you are done.
Thanks for the recipe tiptop!
I started with a store bought fondant to play with to get the feel then moved to MMF, but I'm determined for my next fondant adventure to make homemade non-marshmallow fondant!
My question is: Is the glycerin you find at Michaels the same as the stuff you can find at the drugstore that is half the price?
I like making my own fondant... it doesn't take too long... and you're right one... I'll get to use my new Lowe's KA!
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