Making Fondant from scratch is a fun task every pastry lover should try out. It is quite easy to prepare once you get the hang of it.
Here’s how to make rolled fondant for large cakes and Cupcake decoration.
Rolled Fondant (Sugar Paste) ingredients:
– 1kg or 2 pounds Icing sugar (a.k.a Confectioners sugar)
– 500g Corn flour or extra Icing sugar(for kneading)(optional
– 60ml or 4 tablespoonful or 1/4 cup Cold water
– 20ml or 1 sachet or 1 tablespoon unflavored Gelatin
– 1/2 cup or 125ml Liquid Glucose (or White Corn syrup)
– 15ml or 1 tablespoonful Glycerine
– 1 tablespoonful Butter or Shortening (for rolling and kneading)
– 1 teaspoon desired flavoring(optional)
– 1 tablespoon Cmc or Gum tex(optional but highly recommended)
Note:
* Cmc (carboxy methyl cellulose) is the same as Tylose powder
* Gum tex is the same as Gum tragacanth.
* Cmc and Gum tex does the same work in fondant preparation.
Some bakers make use of cmc in place of glycerine, but I like to add the two because Cmc makes the fondant really soft and easier to work with. It also makes it dry quickly when decorating the cake.
Preparation:
1. Sift the icing sugar into a large bowl, add the Cmc, make a well in the center and set aside.
2. Next, pour the water into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin on top to soak up and soften for about 5 minutes.
3. Heat up the saucepan and stir until the gelatin is clear and completely dissolved. But do not boil it. Then turn off the heat.
(Another method is to place the bowl of gelatin into a pot of hot water and keep stirring until completely dissolved)
4. Add the glycerine and glucose into the dissolved gelatin, and stir until well blended. Now you can add the flavoring(if you’re using) and mix well.
Tip: I added a little red coloring to mine because I wanted to get pink without having to do it by hand(the lazy way out ..lol)
5. Pour the mixture into the well of icing sugar(in step 1), and mix until all of the sugar is well incorporated.
6. Dust the work table with some of the extra icing sugar(or corn flour ) and transfer the icing sugar mixture onto the table;
7. Rub some butter or shortening on your hands and knead until stiff ; if the fondant is too sticky, add more icing sugar, but if it turns out hard, add a little water or butter.
8. Finally form into a ball and tightly wrap up the fondant in a nylon or plastic bag and place in a sealed container (do not refrigerate).
See how to Make this beautiful Polka Dots Fondant decoration.
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Thank you for sharing this it’s really helpful
God bless you.
I like this page, because it helps a lot of people in various places, thanks for showing me stuff, am grateful for that.
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You’re welcome , thanks Grace
Can this fondant be used instantly after mix?
Author
Yes it can
Please my fondant always meet. What caused it?
Author
Hi Damilola, I guess you meant to say ”melt”
if that is the case , fondant always melts because of too
much moisture in the air or environment
Wow am really impressed. Pls i will like to have d egg white recipe for fondant making.
Secondly is it true that we have 2 type of cmc(active and non active)? if yes,how do i differciate it, and is it also thesame amount of cmc am to use when making my fondant?
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Honestly I have only worked with cmc in powder
Wow .. Very nice and helpful
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I’m glad you found it useful Kikelomo
thanks
Hi! Thanks for the recipe. I would like to know, would this wrap up a size 8 cake completely?
Author
Yes it should, but it is better to make more, just in case.
Thanks dear. But I experienced white icing color on my fondant because of dusting my work table before kneading. How can I avoid it
Just coming across this, I will try my hands on it. I pray it works for me. I have never tried my hands on fondant icing. The info is detailed I love it.
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You’ll be glad you did Wunmi.
I’ll be expecting your feedback.
Thank you ma, but please how do I make butter icing
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Hi Nefisat, here’s a recipe below
https://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/how-to-make-butter-icing-buttercream/
please post more of this ti is very helpful
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I sure will Oluwapelumi,
what exactly would you want to see next?
i love this recipe
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Thank you
MA, am grateful for the knowledge received as a bingnner.
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You are welcome Abigail.
Hi, this was really easy to understand and i tried it, but mine didn’t come out stretchy and its breaking/cracking as i try to roll it out. What can i do to correct it
Thanks i will try it and tell you how it goes
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You are welcome Confidence,
I gladly await your feedback😊
Please my glucose is very thick do I still use same amount or I should reduce the amount cos when melted it increases in volume. Do I melt before measuring. I have tried severally on fondant never seemed to get it right, always sweating and melting making the colors bleed. Thanks for sharing this I’ll be glad to get a response to my question, thank you.
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Hi Anthonia, I always use the same amount , even though it is very thick 🙂
Thank yousomuch. This appears very simple easy to make n down to earth especially in your use of CMC and down to earth. Will try it out this evening n get back to you. But one hitch that bothers me pls I am confused between these two “GLUCOSE “ and “GLUCOSE Syrup” which of them should I use to do the rolled fondant
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You’re welcome Joan,
you should use the glucose syrup for the rolled fondant.
Hi,Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe,i have been looking for such a recipe which include CMC powder,i will definitely try it.Kindly let me ask,is Glucose syrup the same with liquid glucose?
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You’re welcome Faith and yes glucose syrup and liquid glucose are the same.
Hello My, I’m a self thought Baker and been baking for years now but I had prefer the marshmallow fondant which I thought was easier, but this your recipe seems easy and cheaper. It came out perfect and as elastic as I expected it
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Thanks for the feedback Cyril.
The marshmallow fondant is also easy to make
but I prefer this sugar paste one as it gives me the elasticity I love in fondant.
I only make use of the marshmallow fondant when I run out of products for sugar paste fondant.
I am glad you liked it.
How can I make my fondant elastic? Its smooth but not elastic
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Hi Amy , you can add more glycerine to it.
Please is the water cool water from the fridge,
And again I didn’t hear u made mention about eggwhite .
My fondant always bled. Can one use egg white to make fondant? If yes, can u give the procedure? Thanks
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Hi Anthonia can you explain so that I can help you better?
I mean the bleeding fondant, or do you mean to say sweating?
Thank you so much… I tried this recipe and it was a huge success for a first timer.
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You’re welcome Sunday Fortune, I ‘m so glad you tried it.
Thanks for your feedback.
tanx alot. i tried your recipe and it was wonderful. please, for how long does a fondant last before going bad. what quantity preservative can i use for a cake of 3cups (375grams)
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Hi Esther, thanks for the feedback.
Fondant has never gone bad on me , so I can’t say for sure.
But I can assure you that it will keep well in an airtight plastic bowl for a month.
(cos that’s how long I have kept mine outside the fridge)
And I think it will even last longer if kept in the fridge.
This fondant recipe, is it likely to sweat when
the cake is covered
Hello, Nky-Lily, Pls can you show us how to crumb coat a cake before icing it.
I have tried it but wasn’t successful.
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I will definitely do that ?
I like what am seen
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Good to have you here Favour 🙂
How do i mix the one to put in a pipe bag for decorations on the cake,its use to be more watery than fondant
Author
Hi Okums, It’s called Butter cream icing
and here’s how to make it https://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/how-to-make-butter-icing-buttercream/
Yhu have such wonderful recepies, nicely stated in easy steps that can be followed easily.
Well-done! ?
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Thanks Janipha?
Thank you ma, pls ma I want to do different color fondant that look like rainbow color how do I mix the color. Thanks again
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Make a white fondant and divide it into seven pieces,then color each piece with one of the colors of the rainbow. E.G: first piece ,red,second piece ,orange and so on
well done ma,pls what is the measurement of cmc and gelatin on 500g of icing sugar?
Please I need a response to this question. Thank you for meeting needs with this post. God bless you.
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God bless you too Olubukola
you’ll need
1 and half TEASPOON CMC
7.5 ML OR 1 and half TEASPOON GLYCERINE
Hallow Nky..Can I use a normal beauty glycerine in place of cake glycerine?
Enter your comment…Thanks ma'am . am always scared when ever am making a fondant icing but with this am going to try today and check the result.
Ma'am I wantto thank you for this fondant recipe I've been using it since last yearDespite being a learner in cakingI covered some cakes with fondant using ur recipeEven someone I look up to as my Oga was amazedU are so sweet ma'am
God bless you ma
You are one Nigerian we should be proud of! Your clear-cut instructions in simple understandable language, giving available alternatives, pointing out exceptions that may arise with possible solutions and even posting pictures makes this a thorough work.its not my first but definitely my best so far. I moulded even the tiny bits without experiencing a crack! Awesome job.
Hi mam, what if I don't want to add shortening will it come out well.
Thanks ma for the knowledge sharing.Please is the CMC the same as the CMC used in liquid soap making?
Hell ma,which brand of butter is best used for baking cakes
Ma pls,which butter is best for baking a cake!!
Hi Thank you for the lovely recipe. Can you please upload a very good flower paste recipe which will hold shape in 100% humidity. Thank you
How many hours re u 2 leave the fondant be4 covering the cake
is it compulsory to add glycerine when making fondant? Am asking cos J didn't get glycerine to buy. I only got gelatin,icing sugar n glucose.
is it compulsory to add glycerine when making fondant? Am asking cos J didn't get glycerine to buy. I only got gelatin,icing sugar n glucose.
Thanks for the recipe but for 500g of icing sugar what are the exact measurements so as not to make mistake.Thanks
Just divide the recipe by two
Hello please where can i get cmc in Nigeria?
Hello please where can i get cmc in abuja
Enter your comment…Ma plz I will like to know if the Fondant has to be Strong
I made mine but it seems its not stratchy, it hard and cracks. What did I do wrong and how do I correct it?
Thanks for the tips ma, please ma can I still make use of my mixed liquid I mean the gelatine mixed with glucose and all, I decorated last week and I mixed more than I needed so I put it in a plastic bottle and put it in my freezer and now it is frozen can I defrost it and make use of it today?
Thanks for the tips ma, please ma can I still make use of my mixed liquid I mean the gelatine mixed with glucose and all, I decorated last week, I mixed more than I needed so some was left I put it in a plastic bottle and put it in my freezer, now it is frozen can I still defrost it and make use of it?
Uche Collins : ma thanks for the foundant recipe. Please ma I want to ask before you cover the cake with the foundant what do I need to rub on cake
Thanks ma for the wonderful fondant recipe. Can i substitute corn syrup for liquid glucose?
Thanks ma 4 that wonderful recipe. Can corn syrup be substitutee for liquid glucose?
My fondant is not always smooth . What do I need to do?
thanks for this ….ma please can we make use of milk in place of water>?
Beatricethanks for the receipt …ma can we make use of milk in place of water?
Hi Nky nice work Kip it up.
Hi Nky.. I don't have icing sugar the store I get from are out of supply.. What measurement (sugar n corn starch) should I use to get this quantity for fondant.Thank you.. May your mama's soul keep resting in God's Bossom .
Thanks ma for the idea. Pls what makes fondant to sweat after using it to cover cake.
Pls ma, how I achieve a pure white butter icing and what brand of butter can I buy for that ?thanks
you are the best, so clear and detailed. thanks
Nice procedures ma.. but pls why is my fondant always sweating.. what could be the cause? if am to use tylose powder and cmc together will it be nice?
tnks for the recipe
you're welcome
Please ma,I just stubbled on ur blog. I made ma fondant prior to this time and I refrigerated it. What do I do to get it back in shape.
Hi Vanessa, heat it up in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, depending on the quantity you are using(but watch it closely).
How do u make butter icing?
Hi Onyi, see recipe in ''cake recipes'' above.
my fondant is breaking is it because i did not add butter???
Thanks a lot ma… My fondant was great.. Thanks for the recipe.. I got something better than the previous fondant I made.. I love your site
You're welcome Mfon, glad to be of help 🙂
Thanks a lot ma… My fondant was great.. Thanks for the recipe.. I got something better than the previous fondant I made.. I love your site
Wel explained, gonna try dis awt
Great 🙂
Pls ma is it 2minutes or two months,when u wrap d fondant..can I use a wooden rolling pin fr my fondant
Hi Victoria,Well wrapped and preserved fondant will keep well for up to 2 months and yes you can use wooden rolling pin for your fondant.
Nice article. I am actually looking for CMC for something different. Where can I get it in Lagos? Actually was looking for poly ethylene glycol (PEG) but I hear CMC can do it too. Now you have two other alternatives. Lol. Will appreciate any assistance. Thanks for sharing your detailed recipe.
plz Ma'am,about the first step of preparation,am I to add the CMC to the Icing Sugar and then mix together before making hole
Yes Romila 🙂
Plz what can be used in place of microwave to make the Icing soft
Place in a hot environment or a preheated oven for a few seconds.
This is Lovely ma;the girl is going to try this
Great 🙂
Lovely am going to try diz
cool 🙂
Please what is shortening? And wat does it look like?
It's a solid fat used for baking, looks like solid coconut oil. The popular type is the crisco brand, but I always use butter.
Thanks so much for this, recently I have been having challenges with my fondant and I have tried several methods but today I stumbled upon your recipe and method. I tried it and it came out perfectly, I will be using it tomorrow morning. Thanks so much and God bless you abundantly.
You're welcome Kemi, I'm so glad to be of help 🙂
Pls me I want learn how to bake cake
Hi I tried the recipe thank u. 1. It took 2 days to dry up the bow loop ..is tht normal?2 used 500 gm of icing sugar as I found a started becoming hard..can thy b a reason of taking long to garden the loop .Thank u
Pls me I want learn how to bake cake
Hello ma, good work, pls kindly help me with gumpaste recipe that works well in Nigeria
I love ur recipes but ma can u teach us how to design cake with icing sugar
coming soon
Pls I want to learn how to make flowerpaste, can u help me with d recipe
ok
Pls I want to learn how to make flowerpaste,can u help wit d recipe?
Good jod,pls I need whitefrostin wt whipped cream recipe dat can wt stand room temp
Well done ma, I was told cmc and gylcering can olny be use during raining season, is it true, pls I need a reply
Pls do u kn abt marshmallow fondant
yes I do.
Well done ma, I was told cmc and gylcering can olny be use during raining season, is it true, pls I need a reply
well done great joy, am going to give a trial
OK dearie 🙂
U ar doing a good job,pls can i use cmc nd gum tex 2gether
Yes you can.
Just saw this website today, you just simplified the process of making these meals, great job, love your site
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the website 🙂
ok but how do i mke it soft again if i want to use it after sometime
Put the fondant in the microwave for 10 to 15 minutes, check it from time to time.
10 to 15 minutes is too long Ma, at times just a minute will make it to start melting.
OMG, I actually meant to write 10 to 15 seconds, sorry for that 🙂
Pls Nky, for how long can fondant stay before it gets bad?
It will stay good for up to 2 months but make sure you wrap it in a nylon bag and store in an airtight container in a cupboard not in the fridge.
pls wot color can i add to get a cream color and also to get a purple color.. I want to make a purple and cream cake.
For cream color, I usually add a little vanilla extract to the fondant and for purple, I just buy the color from the stores,because good purple is hard to get by mixing.
How many tablespoon is 125ml of gulcose
8.5 tablespoonful LIQUID glucose make 125ml
ur too much Ma, I trust I will make it well cos am gonna do it today…lolzzzz
Thanks hun, I'm sure you will get it right 🙂
Thanks for a nice fondant recipes,pls can I add egg white?,I've seen someone using it & it turn out fine. Thanks again!
Hi Dear, I don't add egg white, but if the one you saw came out fine, then feel free to add it.
Tnx for d recipe. pls when u say glucose, is it d regular powdered glucose? and do u add it in its powdered form?
It's liquid glucose dear, it is sold anywhere cake ingredients are sold.
Thanks for this recipe, I made my first fondant. Now to cover the cake .
You're welcome dearie 🙂
pls i need recipe for butter icing
Check cake recipes above for ''butter icing'' recipe.
Thanks for the fondant recipe, i made my first fondant today, thanks to you ma.
I'm glad to be of help dearie 🙂
Tanx so much for d recipe
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You’re welcome Raji