for those that have used fondant

[junebug]

i am attempting to make Emma a birthday cake this weekend and want to try fondant. (today is her 5th birthday but not having any family over til saturday or sunday). so did you make the fondant in advance and put it in the fridge? i'm assuming this would make it easier to knead and roll out. i have never used it so i'm wanting all the advice i can get! i'm thinking of making her a strawberry shortcake two tiered cake. maybe something like this


or a single layer like this


depends on how brave i'm feeling lol.

[becca1976]

I've attempted fondant a few times. I live in Africa, so the only supplies I had on hand were marshmallows and I made the marshmallow fondant. It is SO yummy and a lot of fun to work with! Don't be intimidated at all! Especially if you have access to run to walmart and buy more stuff. I had one bag of marshmallows and that was it, and I was scared to waste them here (we only have them when we bring them over), but it turned out great!

I don't think you are supposed to refrigerate it...I think you are just supposed to wrap it really tight so it doesn't dry out. I think it is better to make it a day in advance or so to allow the colors to deepen. But you don't have to. I made it right before I threw it on the cake! What's cooking America has a great how-to with pictures. This article will answer all your questions!
I've only attempted it a few times and was happy with my results...
I think ultimately kids are happy with a special cake and are not nearly as picky as we adults are about the results!

[LenaGardner]

The recipe I used recommended refrigerating overnight, undyed. That's what I did

[nikkiARNGwife]

Here's the recipe I used...I did put it in the fridge overnight but you're going to want to bring it back to room temp so it will be more pliable when you go to cover your cake.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kit...allow-fondant/

[LenaGardner]

Originally Posted by nikkiARNGwife

I did put it in the fridge overnight but you're going to want to bring it back to room temp so it will be more pliable when you go to cover your cake.

I did this, too. I microwaved my batches for about 7 seconds before I used them!

[Sasha]

I've only used the ready made wilton fondant and love it!
gotta be brave enough to make marshmallow fondant soon!

Hope you have tons of fun making this cake for your daughter...the look and smile in their face is priceless when they know you've made it =)