I Woke Up And It Looked Like This....
Decorating By CakeInfatuation Updated 6 Apr 2009 , 4:28pm by sadsmile
What happened to my beautiful cake? It looks like granny's skin! It was for my niece in lieu of a Birthday present and it's still pretty (I think anyway) but it was stunning before. Now it's a wrinkly old lady!
What can I do? Anything? Or just let it go? How do I avoid this in the future?
I used mmf and Kineret whipped topping (sort of like bettercream). It really was pretty last night. See...
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1341355&done=1
I don't know why it happened but I think it's gorgeous, really cute and I think you should be proud of it. I hope someone can help with the more technical issue for future reference.
I'm sure everyone will love it!
Here's a bump - I'm sure you will get some great input today. I don't do fondant and JUST got my first shipment of Bettercreme, so I can't help but I have read that you cannot put fondant on top of Bettercreme. That might be the problem here.
BTW ... I think your cake is gorgeous ... if that helps at all.
Martha
The difference between the two pictures is amazing! I do remember someone saying not to use Bettercreme under fondant.
It's still gorgeous!
I'm going to take a stab at this from the technical point of view. "Whipped" cream implies there is a lot of air. I think that with a little time and the weight of the fondant you pushed the air pockets out leaving lines and groves.[/u]
Live and learn... I had no idea you couldn't put fondant on top of bettercream. This was the first time I tried...
If someone can confirm that, I'd be thankful although... I'm not sure I'd ever take the chance again...
I always use buttercream under fondant, not a lot but a nice thin coating. I really think your issue is with the air from the whipped cream, also whipped cream is much more delicate therefore more prone to collapsing than buttercream would be.
i had a cake that did that when i put a whipped cream frosting underneath. yeah, definitely not a good combo especially with MMF. even with other kinds of fondant it still makes it sag. had to learn the hard way....i even did it TWICE. LOL
I always use buttercream under fondant
I was referring to Bettercreme, which is a whipped non-dairy icing. Buttercream under fondant ---
How thick of a layer of icing did you put on before the fondant? I also put no more than a crumb coat then set the icing on top. Do you think maybe the icing underneath started melting or did you keep it in the fridge?
Unfortunately, I have read many times on the forums that you cannot place fondant on top of BETTERCREME. The results will be exactly what happened to yours. It is a gorgeous cake and I know you must be disappointed. I'm so sorry. It is still beautiful though.
I, too, think it is probably the whipped topping. You did a beautiful job and I'm sure she'll love it. I know you're disappointed but you know what they say about "Live & learn", or "Learn from your experiences". Most people won't have a clue - they'll probably think you did it on purpose - like a new style. Enjoy yourself and have a great day with your niece!
LadyMike
The problem is the bettercream under the fondant. I had the same thing happen to me. The cake is still very pretty.
It's definately the Bettercream....it contains moisture, which we all know what happens when fondant gets "wet". Sorry this happened. Your cake is beautiful and I'm sure she'll love it nonetheless.
Yup.. it was the Bettercream for sure. You can't use whipped icings under fondant. Like Vicki said, the moisture makes your fondant turn into a gooey mess. If you want an icing with the texture of bettercream, that holds up under, and won't ruin your fondant try a meringue buttercream like SMBC.
I just wanted to say that I agree with everyone else, your cake is still really pretty and I'm sure it's super yummy too ~ It was made with love so she'll love it anyway!
I wish my cakes looked that good when I started!!! I think the wrinkles give it nice effect. I'm sure she won't notice if you don't tell her.
I have to tell you all that I often use filling with wipped cream under fondant, and also as a crumb coat. The trick is to use a very good quality fondant and to let the whipped filling 'breathe' in the fridge for at least 4 hours before covering. I don't know about MMF since I have never tried this.
In fact any kind of filling with cream, cream cheese or mascarpone has to breathe so as not to make the fondant crumble or 'sweat'.
I'm glad I read this post. I just found Bettercream and really enjoy it.
I have a similar question....Can you fill a fondant covered cake with BetterCream, use a stiff dam and then crumb coat in buttercream? Or will it as a filling still cause that granny skin?
I use bettercream as filling all the time with no problem.. Is using it for covering a cake with fondant when it starts to create problems. But as an icng by itself is good. All you have to know is that is a softer icing and it wont crust.
Edna
I think this is still a gorgeous cake! This may be a silly question but what is "bettercream" and can you get it in Canada?
Bettercream is almost like whipped cream, but is non dairy. Im not from Canada, so maybe someone else can help you with that part.
Edna
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