I was told that the going price of a 6" fondant covered and decorated cake is from RM150 (depending on the design, complexity,etc). Since I got to take this cake home and savour it, it was well worth the course fees.
So, what is fondant? Fondant, also known as sugarpaste is a soft paste containing icing sugar, gelatin and glucose. It can be rolled out and is used to cover cakes to give them a smooth finish for further decorations.
So, without much ado, here's my first fondant covered cake.
Not too bad ... I must say, for a first timer! Notice the smooth finish.
After this course, I am now more confident in covering my Christmas 2009 cake with fondant. Additional tips from Lynette, the instructor were:-
- For sugee cakes which are oillier than butter cakes, roll the fondant thicker.
- Consume sugee cakes within 2 to 3 days after baking (unless you put it in the refrigerator).
- Don't refrigerate fondant covered cakes. It will 'sweat' when you take it out from the refrigerator.
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