Rolling Out Fondant Large Cake

Loosely roll the fondant onto your rolling pin and drape it over the cake smoothing it out from the top down.

Rolling out fondant large cake.

If you roll any thinner the fondant will have a tendency to tear or crack as you work with it. Http bit ly cakebossfondantsupplies more cake boss products. Smooth the fondant using cake smoothers pushing out any air bubbles and creases starting on the top then working down the sides. Trim the fondant to fit the cake then finish decorating.

To get the right thickness you can use fondant guide rings which slide on to the end of the fondant rollers or a ruler. Use a small knife to cut away the excess icing don t cut too close to the cake. You will also need cornstarch vegetable shortening a rolling. 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.

If you have at least four inches all around the cake board you have rolled the fondant large enough. Save the offcuts for decoration. Keep rolling and popping until the fondant is about 1 8 of an inch thick. Place a cake board in the center of the rolled fondant.

Buy cake boss fondant supplies. In addition to the fondant you will need a cake that is covered with a layer of buttercream at least 1 4 inch thick. Roll your sugarpaste fondant in between the 2 non stick mats. Drape it over the top of the cake.

Simply place your icing onto the plain mat and place the sizing guide on top to roll out your icing to the size you need. Lift the icing using a rolling pin or your hands. Not only is it a great non stick surface for rolling out your fondant but it has handy measurements for round and square cakes. The perfect thickness for covering a cake is about 1 8 inches in size.

Both mats are 50cm x 50cm. Ice away with full confidence using the mat for icing 15cm 6 to 48cm 19 sized cakes.