Rolling Out Fondant To Cover 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.

Rolling out fondant to cover cake.

Remove the top layer of the mat. Lift the rolled out fondant with your rolling pin and cover the square cake. Save the offcuts for decoration. There are a lot of bakers that use cornstarch or powdered sugar to roll out their fondant.

Transfer your fondant to your cake. 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. I find that it dries out the fondant and makes it more prone to cracking. Are you coming up too short or having issues.

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

Gently adhere the fondant to the. Place your fondant on the rolling mat and roll out enough to cover the cake. Then take the pin and fondant to your cake and gently unroll it atop the cake. For example start with a rounded shape of fondant to cover a round cake.

Roll from inside out from all direction. Lift the icing using a rolling pin or your hands. Make it about 1 8 th of an inch. Drape it over the top of the cake.

If you are draping a sheet of fondant to entirely cover a cake it can be transferred easily by placing the rolling pin on the fondant and winding the fondant around the pin. That is how wide you need to roll out your fondant. In addition to the fondant you will need a cake that is covered with a layer of buttercream at least 1 4 inch thick. Using a rolling pin roll the fondant making sure to keep the shape somewhat circular.

If you are a beginner i recommend shortening. While you can certainly use a wooden rolling pin it will probably. Smooth the fondant using cake smoothers pushing out any air bubbles and creases starting on the top then working down the sides. Start with the fondant in the shape of the cake you re covering.