How Do You Apply Fondant Icing To A Wedding Cake?
Although it may look tricky, applying fondant to a wedding cake is actually quite easy. When you are ready to apply fondant to your cake, make sure that it is completely cooled, crumb coated, and then frosted. The frosting is applied to keep the fondant on the cake and to give the fondant a smooth, rounded appearance. Sprinkle cornstarch on top of your work surface to keep the fondant from sticking and knead (if homemade, knead until the shortening coating has disappeared). The dough will be quite stiff, and can be heated in the microwave for about 15 seconds, or can be left in room temperature for 30 minutes. Incorporate any coloring desired by kneading and sprinkle your work surface again with cornstarch. Also sprinkle your rolling pin. Roll the fondant out in the shape of your cake. To figure out the dimensions you will need, simply add the width of the surface + the length of the sides combined + two extra inches. For example: a 9″ cake with 4″ sides plus 2 extra inches would need
