How to Use Fondant

Learn how to roll fondant, create fondant decorations and make homemade fondant for perfect rolled fondant cake decorating.

To make the fondant for Creative Cake:

Step 1

Lightly dust a smooth work surface with confectioners' sugar to prevent sticking. Roll out fondant to the cake's size. To keep fondant from sticking, lift and move it as you roll.

Step 2

Gently lift fondant with rolling pin to move. Position it on cake.

Step 3

Beginning in the middle of the cake, smooth fondant outward and down the sides to shape it. Trim off excess with a spatula or pizza cutter.

Step 4

Use cookie cutters to create diamond shapes in rolled-out fondant.

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Creative Cake

If you have patience and strong hands for kneading, I suggest making the fondant yourself. Whether you use homemade or store-bought, this Creative Cake will get rave reviews.
—Katie Molitor, Cedar, Minnesota

Chocolate-Mint Present Cake

The flavor of crushed peppermint candies infuses every forkful of this outstanding Chocolate-Mint Present Cake. It's a tasty surprise during the holidays.
—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ghost Cake

For a perfect centerpiece at your next Halloween party, try making this Ghost Cake. Guests will think it is more cute then scary with its decorative ghost on top! This recipe includes a homemade fondant recipe.
—Doree Tateoka, Salt Lake City, Utah

Tips for Working with Fondant

• If fondant is dry, knead in shortening until it is the right consistency. If it's sticky, knead in confectioners' sugar.
• Vodka also works well for attaching the fondant diamonds because the alcohol dries very quickly, like quick-drying glue.
• Brush corn syrup in a 1/4-inch edge at bottom of frosting where cake meets plate to seal fondant on cake and platter.