I saw this great fondant effect on a cake I saw on The Knot. The fondant looked really shiny. I was wondering how to get that effect. Does anybody have any idea?

Thanks.

Here's the link BTW:

http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/47160/detailview.aspx?id=47160&type=3&colors=blue&pageIndex=2

SOrry, can't see the photo.

To get a shiny fondant effect some people steam it with a hand held steamer.

Hold on, let me try to attach the picture...

Hi, it looks like they have used an edible varnish to get the cake that shiny. I think there is a resipe for the edible varnish in the Recipe Section. Or you can rub some trex on the on fondant. But I don't think it gives that much of a shine.

Spray it with Pam. Yes, Pam. And then go over the cake with a 1" wide soft-bristled paintbrush to even it out.

I did it most recently just 2 days ago and people were amazed at the gloss.

Thanks so much! I'll try those out

I saw the cake decorator steaming the cake with a hand held steamer on a cake show to get a similar effect. have never tried it myself..

Did the Pam change the taste of the fondant? Was it the regular or Canola?

Thanks in advance,
Jolis

Yeah, that looks like steamed fondant.
Edna

I used to use crisco to roll out my fondant and all my cakes looked shiny like that, even after sitting for a while. Now I use cornstarch and no more shine. Maybe try rolling with crisco.

Pam? For real? Cool!

I've steamed gumpaste and it's really shiny but then a day or so later it's back to it's non shiny self so ya'll are telling me that fondant won't do like gumpaste does? I thought maybe that was confectioners glaze.

you just put a lil crisco in the microwave and give the cake a lil oil masage...lol a viola.

Thank you. I never use Pam or any spray for that matter so I had no idea.

I steam my fondant cakes. And, I've found that if you put them in the fridge immediately after steaming, they keep the shine. I don't think this will work for buttercream cakes, but maybe the Pam technique would? HTH