Fondant Cut Out For Cupcakes?
Decorating By lauralou2007 Updated 18 Jan 2017 , 5:57pm by bakemeenchanted
My cousin has asked me to make cupcakes for her gender reveal next weekend. I have never used fondant before and thought about buying pre-colored fondant, using a cookie cutter to cut out a cute little fancy-like circle, and then writing a question mark on top. My questions are: how long in advance can I make these little fondant circles? How far in advance can I place them on top of the buttercream frosting on top of the cupcakes?
Thanks!
could somebody please explain why fondant figures need drying???
I've been making a fondant lightning mcqueen over time ( when normal life allows), I've kept it wrapped in clingfilm every time after working on it and its stayed moist and workable throughout?
@AO.Cakes they need drying so that they can hold their shape and support themselves and anything else you place on top. A car is mostly pretty flat and doesn't have a lot of long thin parts sticking out unsupported, but imagine making a man holding his arm out or a flower. If the fondant is soft, the arm will fall and the petals will droop.
No problem! Glad I could help! Are your cupcake toppers 2D or 3D? Do any parts of them need to to stand unsupported?
I usually make my toppers a day in advance. They get stiff enough to hold their shape, but not super dry so they're impossible to eat.
If you're making Vader figures, I would make them at least 2 days in advance. If they're flat, then one day should be enough.
You're welcome! Best of luck, hope they turn out awesome!
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