Can I cover a cake with fondant without buttercream?

Can I cover a cake with fondant without buttercream?

Probably not. The fondant really needs the buttercream to adhere to and give a nice smooth finish. You could try covering the cake with piping gel, but that wouldn’t have the best flavor and you’d have an extremely sticky surface that you could t work with. Piping gel is like super glue to fondant.

What can I use instead of buttercream under fondant?

As for buttercream, there are two general camps: meringue based or crusting . My personal preference and the preference of many cake designers is to use meringue-based buttercreams under fondant. Both will work just fine, so if you’re team American buttercream, then go for it!

How do you get fondant icing to stick to a cake?

Make sure your work surface is clean and free of any crumbs. Dust liberally with cornflour or icing sugar. Knead fondant icing for a couple of minutes to soften, or pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds. Flip the smooth side to the top, then roll it out to fit the cake, using the string for guidance.

Should you chill a cake before putting fondant on it?

In hot humid weather, fondant tends to melt with condensation. So, chill the cake well before you cover with fondant. That way you will have a nice firm cake to work with. And yet, once you cover the cake with fondant, DO NOT put it back in the fridge.

How far in advance can I make a cake covered in fondant?

Fondant: Fondant can be made 1 day before, up to 5 weeks before cake is due. To store fondant, wrap well in plastic wrap, and place inside an airtight container.

How do you cover a cake without a cake cover?

The fine folks at Chow have this easy tip to help you transport frosted cakes safely without messing up the frosting. Just add a few toothpicks (wooden skewers would work as well) around the top of the cake pointing out away from it, and put a layer of plastic wrap over the toothpicks to cover the cake.

How do you pack a homemade cake?

10 Ideas for Packaging Your Cakes

1. Fun and Informative Wrapper.
2. A Colorful Update on a Bakery Classic.
3. Rustic and Environmentally-Friendly.
4. Easy to Make Yourself.
5. Bright and Elegant Bakery Boxes.
6. Formal and Chic Cake Packaging.
7. Minimalist and Visually Funny Boxes.
8. A Simple, Inexpensive Personal Touch.

How do you cover a sheet cake without messing up the icing?

Insert toothpicks around the circumference of the cake and a few in the middle. Make sure there is a half inch or so of toothpick visible above the frosting or whipped cream. Gently drape one half of the plastic over the cake, letting it rest on the toothpicks.

What do you cover a cake with?

Just cover your cake in buttercream, chocolate or royal icing and press them around the edges of the cake. They give you a great base for topping your cake with sweets, fruits or flowers too. Top tip: The more chocolate fingers or cigarellos you’ve got, the better.