I made this cake for my daughter's 7th b-day a few weeks ago & I made MMF for the base (pink) & used Wilton brand for the top (no one ate that part). As you can see, the pink is just not smooth looking. I just don't get it!!!

I think the cake looks great!
I've always had a problem with MMF not being perfectly smooth. Does yours dry hard or remain soft? If it stays soft, there's going to be some bumps. I use Debbie Brown's fondant recipe (not sure if I can post here, PM if you'd like). It goes on smooth, dries hard (but not hard like gumpaste), and can be flavored so that i'll actually be eaten

Yah, Ive had the same problem with MMF also. Ive used another recipe thats on here in the recipe section. Michelle Foster's recipe. Have good results with it, and if I dont have time I buy Satin Ice.
Also, really good video with lots of tips and tricks is Sharon Zambito's Fabulous Fondant. If you want to get it you can buy it at sugaredproductions.com.

jenncal55...what brand of MM's did you use?

I only use Kraft and never have issues. I've tried Wal-Mart's and a local store brand, and both didn't work well.

Thanks! I got the MMF recipe online somewhere. I've gotten better at it, it's probably my 4th time doing fondant. This time I used the Kraft mini marshmallows. Should I use big ones?

It does remain soft, not like the Wilton. It's VERY yummy so I don't mind the taste! Just those little holes in it, they drive me nuts!!

ChoueiriCakeCo : I'd LOVE the recipe! Thanks!


Jenn

I've never tried the big ones myself.

YOUR FONDANT MAY HAVE BEEN TOO DRY, SOMETIMES I HAVE TO USE LESS POWDERED SUGAR THAN OTHER TIMES DUE TO THE HUIDITY AND SOMETIMES IT HELPS TO PUT IT IN THE MICROWAVE FOR A FEW SECONDS ESPECIALLY IF IT HASN'T BEEN KNEADED OR HANDLED FOR A WHILE AND HAS GOTTEN COLD AND STIFF. I PERSONALLY DO NOT CARE FOR THE KRAFT BRAND MARSHMALLOWS. ALSO, CHECK THE SIZE OF THE BAGS, MOST KRAFT BAGS ARE 12 OZ NOT 16OZ LIKE MOST RECIPES CALL FOR, SO IF YOU'RE NOT PAYING ATTENTION YOU WILL END UP KNEADING IN TOO MUCH SUGAR. HOPE THIS HELPS

dianaguerrant: Thanks! That does make sense! I'm making another cake next month so I'll 2x!


Jenn

Michele Foster's is the bomb

Whenever I use the Kraft jet puffed, it's always a little more marshmallowy (did I just make up a word? ) and for whatever reason seems to hold more air bubbles. If I can I use walmart or HEB brand and it's usually pretty smooth. I also add a tbsp or so of shortening to the marshmallows before heating them up.

I agree that it looks too dry. The cake overall is amazing and you were probably the only one that saw this problem.
When I am making MMF I use liberal amounts of crisco on my hands as I am working in the powdered sugar. This tends to solve any dry look, But of course I look like the swedish chef on the Mupets. I also don't use it right away, It is in the fridge for the night. then when it is time to use it I bring it out (still wraped in cling wrap) for an hour or so. this brings it back to room temp and ready to be needed by hand. the warmth of your hands is just about perfect temp to prepare for rolling.

CakeWelder:

I'll have to watch my powdered sugar to make sure it's not too dry. I used Crisco on my hands but I also followed the recipe to use corn starch too for the bottom. Next time I'm not going to do that!

I too keep the fondant in the fridge over night with saran wrap & then keep it out to warm up.

mmmm....seems VERY temperamental!!!! lol


Thanks!

I have a silly question - why do y'all keep the mmf in the fridge overnight? I always let mine (whether MMF or MFF) rest on the counter. Do you think that refrigerating it may prevent it from coming together properly? (Just a thought. Not to say I always have 100% success w/my fondant either!)

I always use Satin Ice so I am of no help but wanted to tell you the cake is beautiful!

To be honest I don't know why I put it in the fridge. I just made two batches, I am going to let them sit out this time. It is kind of a pain to warm it up again. Just a habbit I guess.