Rolling Out Fondant To Cover Cake

Then holding the bottom the fondant should stay on center the fondant on the cake.

Rolling out fondant to cover cake.

Save the offcuts for decoration. Using your hand rub the top of the cake to secure the fondant. That is how wide you need to roll out your fondant. Smooth the fondant using cake smoothers pushing out any air bubbles and creases starting on the top then working down the sides.

For example start with a rounded shape of fondant to cover a round cake. Drape it over the top of the cake. I find that it dries out the fondant and makes it more prone to cracking. Make it about 1 8 th of an inch.

Using a plastic fondant roller we have one for smaller projects and one for larger projects roll out your fondant to the desired size. Using a rolling pin roll the fondant making sure to keep the shape somewhat circular. The guide on the rolling pin will help you get to the 1 8 inch. Lift the rolled out fondant with your rolling pin and cover the square cake.

Roll out the fondant. Place your fondant on the rolling mat and roll out enough to cover the cake. Use a small knife to cut away the excess icing don t cut too close to the cake. If you are a beginner i recommend shortening.

In addition to the fondant you will need a cake that is covered with a layer of buttercream at least 1 4 inch thick. If you are draping a sheet of fondant to entirely cover a cake it can be transferred easily by placing the rolling pin on the fondant and winding the fondant around the pin. Lift the icing using a rolling pin or your hands. Press the fondant into a thick disc shape.

If you are working on a surface without a rolling mat ensure that you dust the surface with cornstarch. Are you coming up too short or having issues. Start with the fondant in the shape of the cake you re covering. Transfer your fondant to your cake.

Gently adhere the fondant to the. This frosting layer helps the fondant stick to the cake and smooths out any bumps or imperfections on the cake surface so the fondant layer looks clean and smooth. Remove the top layer of the mat. While you can certainly use a wooden rolling pin it will probably.