Rolling Out Fondant To Cover 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.

Rolling out fondant to cover cake.

Transfer your fondant to your cake. That is how wide you need to roll out your fondant. Save the offcuts for decoration. While you can certainly use a wooden rolling pin it will probably.

Gently adhere the fondant to the. Using a rolling pin roll the fondant making sure to keep the shape somewhat circular. Use a small knife to cut away the excess icing don t cut too close to the cake. Place your fondant on the rolling mat and roll out enough to cover the 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. Roll from inside out from all direction. Lift the icing using a rolling pin or your hands. Press the fondant into a thick disc shape.

Remove the top layer of the mat. Using a plastic fondant roller we have one for smaller projects and one for larger projects roll out your fondant to the desired size. The guide on the rolling pin will help you get to the 1 8 inch. For example start with a rounded shape of fondant to cover a round cake.

There are a lot of bakers that use cornstarch or powdered sugar to roll out their fondant. If you are working on a surface without a rolling mat ensure that you dust the surface with cornstarch. Roll out the fondant. Then take the pin and fondant to your cake and gently unroll it atop the cake.

Smooth the fondant using cake smoothers pushing out any air bubbles and creases starting on the top then working down the sides. Using your hand rub the top of the cake to secure the fondant. If you are a beginner i recommend shortening. Then holding the bottom the fondant should stay on center the fondant on the cake.

Are you coming up too short or having issues. Lift the rolled out fondant with your rolling pin and cover the square cake. Start with the fondant in the shape of the cake you re covering. Drape it over the top of the cake.