How to make fondant?

Question

i am going to be making a cake for a halloween block party..& i want to cover the bottom 2 layers in fondant (like i've seen on tv.) i'm only 14 but i am pretty creative and skilled.

1. do you thin fondant is easy to make and worth it?

2. do you think fondant is appripriate to use on this cake that will be sitting outside for about 3 hours(warm temp.)??

3. would the kids like it and if the peel it off is there going to be forsting underneath?

Answer 1

Quick Fondant Icing
http://www.cakeworkscentral.com/recipes/index.php?action=getrecipe&category=Frosting%2C+Glazes+and+Edible+Dough+Recipes&rname=Quick+Fondant+Icing
Fondant
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Frosting, Glazes and Edible Dough Recipes
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Tips and How To's
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Answer 2

Well, I have several friends who make professional wedding cakes, often using fondant and though I have never tried to make it myself, I do know that it is very difficult to work with and if you are up for a challenge and you say that you are pretty creative and skilled, so I would say "go for it, YES! it is worth the effort"!
Oh, another thing, you do not any frosting underneath the fondant.
The fondant should be OK in the warmer temp and I think that it would be very appropriate. I've seen it used on all kinds of cakes for all different occasions.
Oh, yes, most young kids I know, really like fondant. They would eat it by the pound if they could!
You should be able to find quite a few recipes on-line using your Google or Yahoo search engines. Here is a recipe that looked somewhat easy.

http://recipes.allrecipes.com/Utilities/PrintRecipe.aspx?RecipeID=93157&servings=45&Format=4x6

Hope this helps a bit!

Answer 3

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons corn syrup

In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, between 234 and 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Pour the mixture over a dampened marble slab. Sprinkle it with a little water to prevent a crust from forming and leave to cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a triangular scraper work the sugar syrup scraping it from the slab and turning the sides to the center. Alternatively, work the fondant in an electric mixer with a dough hook. Work vigorously particularly when the fondant starts to thicken and become creamy. After 3 to 5 minutes it will suddenly become stiff. Break off one piece of fondant at a time and work it by pinching it hard in your fingers until pliable and smooth. Press all the pieces of pliable fondant together and knead in any flavoring or coloring. Pack into an airtight container and leave in the refrigerator or a cool place at least 1 hour, preferably 1 day to mellow.

Answer 4

1.think you should buy the fondant, i love using fondant and u can get it at michaels in alot of diffrent colors or u can just buy it in white and add food coloring.
2.if its goin to be in the heat u mite not want to use it.
3.when eating fondate cake u usually take the fondate off the cake before serving it,when makin the cake u put a small layer of frosting on the cake so that it sticks to the cake

Answer 5

1.yes
2.yes
3.no frosting!


u mix confectioners(powdered) sugar and water, mix it together like cake mix