Rolling Out Fondant To Cover Cake

Make it about 1 8 th of an inch.

Rolling out fondant to cover cake.

The guide on the rolling pin will help you get to the 1 8 inch. Roll out the fondant. Use a small knife to cut away the excess icing don t cut too close to the cake. Transfer your fondant to your cake.

Save the offcuts for decoration. Start with the fondant in the shape of the cake you re covering. Lift the rolled out fondant with your rolling pin and cover the square cake. Drape it over the top of the cake.

Remove the top layer of the mat. There are a lot of bakers that use cornstarch or powdered sugar to roll out their fondant. For example start with a rounded shape of fondant to cover a round 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.

If you are a beginner i recommend shortening. 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. Using a rolling pin roll the fondant making sure to keep the shape somewhat circular. I find that it dries out the fondant and makes it more prone to cracking.

In addition to the fondant you will need a cake that is covered with a layer of buttercream at least 1 4 inch thick. While you can certainly use a wooden rolling pin it will probably. If you are working on a surface without a rolling mat ensure that you dust the surface with cornstarch. Lift the icing using a rolling pin or your hands.

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. That is how wide you need to roll out your fondant. Then holding the bottom the fondant should stay on center the fondant on the cake.

Roll from inside out from all direction. Using your hand rub the top of the cake to secure the fondant. Place your fondant on the rolling mat and roll out enough to cover the cake. Press the fondant into a thick disc shape.