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.
Rolling out fondant to cover cake.
Roll out the fondant.
Lift the icing using a rolling pin or your hands.
Are you coming up too short or having issues.
Remove the top layer of the mat.
Lift the rolled out fondant with your rolling pin and cover the square cake.
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.
I find that it dries out the fondant and makes it more prone to cracking.
Save the offcuts for decoration.
Use a small knife to cut away the excess icing don t cut too close to the cake.
Roll from inside out from all direction.
If you are working on a surface without a rolling mat ensure that you dust the surface with cornstarch.
The guide on the rolling pin will help you get to the 1 8 inch.
There are a lot of bakers that use cornstarch or powdered sugar to roll out their fondant.
Start with the fondant in the shape of the cake you re covering.
Using a rolling pin roll the fondant making sure to keep the shape somewhat circular.
If you are a beginner i recommend shortening.
Smooth the fondant using cake smoothers pushing out any air bubbles and creases starting on the top then working down the sides.
That is how wide you need to roll out your fondant.
For example start with a rounded shape of fondant to cover a round cake.
Press the fondant into a thick disc shape.
Make it about 1 8 th of an inch.
Drape it over the top of the cake.
Place your fondant on the rolling mat and roll out enough to cover 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.
While you can certainly use a wooden rolling pin it will probably.
Gently adhere the fondant to the.
Using your hand rub the top of the cake to secure the fondant.