How to cover a cake with fondant?
2. Prepare the Cake Before you can cover your cake with fondant, you need to crumb coat your cake. This thin layer of frosting traps any cake crumbs and acts as an adhesive so your fondant doesn’t fall off or move around.
Can I substitute dark chocolate for white chocolate fondant?
You can substitute dark chocolate for the white chocolate, and it tastes exactly like tootsie rolls. I used this for molding a monkey topper for a wedding cake. This recipe is so quick, easy, and tasty, there's no reason not to try it! Once you do, you'll never try another fondant again! MAKE IT SHINE! ADD YOUR PHOTO Join the conversation! AMT.
What is the best frosting to put on a cake with fondant?
So, ganache frosting is usually the preferred frosting by most cake decorators for cakes with fondant. Especially, in summer, when compared to buttercream, or in a hot and humid climate. Having said that, white chocolate is not necessarily the same as dark chocolate.
Can I make my own decorator preferred fondant?
Our Decorator Preferred fondant comes in a wide variety of colors, flavors and sizes to best suit your needs; however, you can certainly make your own using our easy Rolled Marshmallow Fondant recipe (just keep in mind that homemade fondant won’t have as much stretch and elasticity as store-bought fondant).
Can you put fondant over chocolate cake?
Hi Ambeline, Yes you can put fondant over a chocolate cake. You will need to first frost the cake in buttercream though so that the chocolate color does not show through and so that the surface is smoothed out.
Can you cover a chocolate cake with fondant icing?
Our answer. Most sponge cakes, including the Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake, are able to take the weight of one layer of rolled fondant (ready to roll) icing.
Can you put white fondant over chocolate ganache?
Happy caking and you're welcome! I ganache my cakes and not had a problem with white fondant though do put on quite thick.
Can I attach fondant to chocolate?
Put the icing in a piping bag and squeeze out a small amount onto the back or bottom of your modeling chocolate decoration. Gently press it onto the fondant surface using a flat hand or a fondant smoothing paddle. Don't move the cake until the royal icing has dried, which should only take 10 to 20 minutes.
Can you put fondant straight onto cake?
If you've always wondered how to cover a cake with fondant, you've come to the right place! Perfect for giving you that nice, clean finish on your cake, fondant is an edible dough that can be used to cover cakes and make decorations.
What is the best frosting to use under fondant?
As for buttercream, there are two general camps: meringue based or crusting . My personal preference and the preference of many cake designers is to use meringue-based buttercreams under fondant. Both will work just fine, so if you're team American buttercream, then go for it!
How long does ganache last under fondant?
Store your ganache cover in the fridge for up to 1 month, at room temperature it will keep for about 2-3 days.
Can you cover a chocolate biscuit cake with fondant?
Start the cake 2 days before your wedding day. The cake will set overnight so it is hard for covering with sugar fondant. Once the cake is covered in fondant it is airtight and will not go soft or stale. And chocolate biscuit keeps for 2 weeks anyway…so if you want you can make it even earlier.
Is ganache better under fondant?
If you'd like to perfect sharp square edges on fondant covered cakes, ganache is the way forward. If you wish to see for yourself the difference between working with chocolate ganache and buttercream, come to our cake baking and decorating classes.
How do you cover a chocolate ganache cake with fondant?
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How do you stick fondant to fondant without glue?
Water. This is an easy one, and handy because you'll generally have some on hand in the kitchen. Water can be a great “glue” for fondant. It dissolves a little of the sugar in the fondant, making it sticky, and therefore, well, makes it stick to stuff.
How far in advance can you decorate a cake with fondant?
Decorations: Fondant or gum paste decorations can be made the same day as decorating a cake (if they don't need to dry), but if they do need to dry, begin making them at least three days before the cake is due, up to 5+ weeks before. Store completely dry decorations in a container or cardboard box to protect from dust.
Ingredients and substitutes
White chocolate - Like I said before, white chocolate is cocoa solids, sugar, and milk solids.
Consistency for covering a cake
First, ganache rested may not necessarily be ideal to just start using. Moreover, depending on your climate, it may be too firm or too soft. So, you still need to bring it to the right consistency.
How much ganache do I need for my cake?
These are approximate quantities depending on how thickly or thinly you coat your cake. You may or more need more or less ganache.
How to store a cake covered in ganache?
Ganache can be kept at room temperature for about two to three days, depending on the amount of chocolate/cream proportion.
Troubleshooting - chocolate ganache
How to fix ganache that's too thin? Chill it for a few minutes in the fridge until the chocolate sets again. Make sure to stir so it sets evenly.
Instructions
Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl - and set aside. Pour cream in a saucepan and bring to an almost boil but do not boil.
Recipe Notes
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