Rolling Out Fondant To Cover Cake

Roll out the fondant.

Rolling out fondant to cover cake.

Gently adhere the fondant to the. Press the fondant into a thick disc shape. Make it about 1 8 th of an inch. I find that it dries out the fondant and makes it more prone to cracking.

Save the offcuts for decoration. 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. There are a lot of bakers that use cornstarch or powdered sugar to roll out their fondant. Lift the rolled out fondant with your rolling pin and cover the square cake.

Remove the top layer of the mat. Roll from inside out from all direction. 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. For example start with a rounded shape of fondant to cover a round cake.

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. Are you coming up too short or having issues. While you can certainly use a wooden rolling pin it will probably.

The guide on the rolling pin will help you get to the 1 8 inch. If you are a beginner i recommend shortening. Using your hand rub the top of the cake to secure the fondant. Start with the fondant in the shape of the cake you re covering.

Use a small knife to cut away the excess icing don t cut too close to the cake. Using a plastic fondant roller we have one for smaller projects and one for larger projects roll out your fondant to the desired size. Then holding the bottom the fondant should stay on center the fondant on the cake. In addition to the fondant you will need a cake that is covered with a layer of buttercream at least 1 4 inch thick.

Place your fondant on the rolling mat and roll out enough to cover the cake. Transfer your fondant to your cake. If you are working on a surface without a rolling mat ensure that you dust the surface with cornstarch. Using a rolling pin roll the fondant making sure to keep the shape somewhat circular.