Marzipan Vs. Fondant

Decorating By nglez09 Updated 8 Dec 2006 , 8:56am by Zmama

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nglez09 Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 5:19am
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Does one use marzipan as though fondant? If so, which tastes better?

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nglez09 Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 5:27am
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Anyone?

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JoAnnB Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 7:21am
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Marzipan as a cake cover is fairly unusual. Marzipan is almond paste, very sweet, yellow, and more expensive. Also, because it is nut based, many people avoid it.

However, is works for those few who really like almond flavor and don't need white.

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Zmama Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 8:41am
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Marzipan is good for decs, candies, etc. However, I will NOT use it. More gritty texture, and too strong of an almond taste for me. Fondant (mmf) is cheaper, easier, and tastes better if you flavor it.

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Sparklepop Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 8:53am
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Marzipan here is used under fondant as a first layer. It is traditionally used on fruit cakes but can be used on any cake. A lot of people don't like the taste I always give an option and rarely does anyone I make cakes for want it.

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Zmama Posted 8 Dec 2006 , 8:56am
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JoAnn - CONGRATS on SuperStar!

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