Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to mastering cake fondant, the delectable icing that transforms ordinary cakes into edible masterpieces. In this article, we'll unveil the secrets of creating smooth, velvety fondant that drapes gracefully over your cakes, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice just starting your baking journey, we'll provide step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and expert advice to ensure your fondant creations are nothing short of spectacular. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your tools, and let's delve into the art of crafting the perfect cake fondant that will make your cakes the talk of the town.
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CAKE FONDANT
A quick fondant. If you want colored fondant, add a dash of food coloring and knead.
Provided by beth plouff
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Fondant Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix butter, sweetened condensed milk, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until fondant has the consistency of modeling clay. If fondant is too moist, knead in additional confectioners' sugar. Roll out on a work surface generously dusted with confectioners' sugar to desired thickness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 65.7 mg, Sugar 60.6 g
RASPBERRY-COCONUT CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MARBLED FONDANT
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h35m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the cake: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans and two 6-inch round cake pans with cooking spray; dust with flour and tap out the excess. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment.
- Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, vegetable oil and eggs. Mix with a rubber spatula until just combined. Stir in the vanilla and coffee extracts.
- Pour 3 cups batter into each of the prepared 9-inch pans. Divide the remaining batter between the 6-inch pans (about 11/2 cups each); tap the pans against the counter to release any air bubbles. Bake, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 35 minutes for the 6-inch cakes and 45 minutes for the 9-inch cakes. Transfer to racks and let cool 10 minutes in the pans, then remove the cakes to the racks, discard the parchment and let cool completely.
- Using a long serrated knife, split the cake layers in half horizontally to create four 9-inch layers and four 6-inch layers.
- Whisk the coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl. Brush onto the cooled cake layers, using just enough to moisten the top of each.
- Make the frosting: Puree the raspberries in a food processor until smooth. Beat the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Slowly beat in 4 cups confectioners? sugar until smooth. Add the raspberry puree, the remaining 2 cups confectioners? sugar and the lemon zest and juice; beat until fluffy, about 2 more minutes.
- Assemble the cake: Place one 9-inch layer on a cardboard round. Using an offset spatula, spread about 3/4 cup frosting on top. Stack the remaining 9-inch cake layers on top, spreading 3/4 cup frosting between each. Cover the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of frosting (this is the crumb coat). Refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes.
- Make the fondant: Dust a surface with confectioners? sugar. Roll 8 ounces white fondant into a thick log. Roll 2 ounces each blue, pink, green and yellow fondant (or other desired colors) into thin logs the same length as the white log. Use a little water to stick the colored logs to the white log. Use your hands to roll the fondant logs together into one big log, then twist the log a few times. Fold the twisted fondant log in half, then gather together into a ball. Using a rolling pin, roll out the fondant ball into a 15-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, dusting with confectioners? sugar as needed. Lift the round of marbled fondant and drape it over the 6-inch cake. Smooth out the fondant with your hands. Trim off the excess fondant around the cake with a paring knife. Refrigerate until ready to assemble. Place the 9-inch layer cake on a cake board or cake stand; top with the 6-inch layer cake. Pipe the reserved frosting around the bottom edges of each cake layer. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to make a larger ball of marbled fondant, using 1 pound white fondant and 4 ounces each of the colored fondants. Roll into an 18-inch round. Drape the fondant over the 9-inch cake, then smooth and trim the edges.
- Meanwhile, lay one 6-inch cake layer on a cardboard round; spread 1/4 cup frosting on top. Stack the remaining 6-inch layers on top, spreading 1/4 cup frosting between each. Cover the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of frosting. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Place the remaining frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip; set aside.
- Cover the tiers with marbled fondant and finish assembling. Decorate with the remaining frosting as desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
GATEAU FONDANT AUX POIRES : (MOIST PEAR CAKE)
Another French recipe from my mother-in-law that I translated and converted. This cake is one of my favorites! Enjoy!
Provided by Kelley Maillard
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat sugar, 2 eggs and a pinch of salt until mixture becomes"foamy" and forms a"ribbon" when removing the whisk.
- Add the flour and baking powder, and then thin out the batter with the milk and oil.
- Heat oven to 350°F (180°C) Butter and flour a 9 or 10-inch cake pan.
- Pour half of the batter into the pan.
- Peel the pears and remove the seeds, then cut into strips.
- Place the pear strips on the batter.
- Then pour the remaining batter over the pears.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the topping as follows: Melt the butter in a sauce pan over a low flame.
- Beat the egg and sugar in a bowl until well mixed.
- Add the metled butter.
- After 30 minutes, take the cake from the oven.
- Pour the topping over the cake, and then continue baking another 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with slivered almonds, if desired.
- Let cool before removing from pan.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your fondant. Use fresh butter, cream, and chocolate for the best results.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Fondant can be tricky to make, so it's important to follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients without knowing what you're doing.
- Be patient: Making fondant takes time and patience. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with a fondant that's too dry or too sticky.
- Use the right tools: Having the right tools will make the process of making fondant much easier. A candy thermometer, a stand mixer, and a non-stick baking sheet are all essential.
- Practice makes perfect: The more you make fondant, the better you'll get at it. Don't be discouraged if your first few attempts aren't perfect. Just keep practicing, and you'll eventually be able to make beautiful and delicious fondant.
Conclusion:
Fondant is a versatile and delicious topping that can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It's also a great way to add a touch of elegance to your party or special occasion. With a little practice, you can make fondant at home that is just as good as what you would find in a bakery. So next time you're looking for a way to impress your friends and family, give fondant a try. You won't be disappointed.
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