BikeBookBread Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I'm pooped out. It's almost 9:30 here and I'm running out of steam. PDGs birthday party is tomorrow, and I've frosted her cake in prep for fondant. I'm so tired though. Can I do the fondant tomorrow? Or will there be a problem with it adhering to the cake if the frosting sets overnight? Could I somehow soften it with a damp cloth tomorrow morning and finish decorating with the fondant then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I've never worked with Fondant...but I'm bumping this for you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 It's always *best* to do the fondant right after icing, however if you iced tonight and then let the cake sit out for about 30 min. tomorrow before fondant, it *should* have softened enough to stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 If you ware using a frosting that will "crust" over, then your fondant won't stick unless you put another thin coat of buttercream over the old one right before applying the fondant. If you're using a frosting that doesn't crust over, then it should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 :grouphug: I know nothing about fondant. Just wanted to sympathize with the birthday prep! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 If you have a light mister, you can spray the crusted bc lightly and then apply the fondant. Personally, I would bite the bullet and apply the fondant right away though. I just finished fondanting a cake about an hour ago so I sympathize with you. I am exhausted and my arms ache now. It reminded me that I really don't like much about fondant. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Whatever you do, I hope it works out. I've decided that fondant is evil which is why I'm not putting it on my birthday cake for tomorrow's party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) Well, I covered it well with plastic wrap overnight and put it in the garage (too big for the fridge...) I got up at 5:00 this morning (my husband swims on Saturday mornings and I can't sleep anyway) and decorated it. The frosting hadn't set completely so it was fine. If I had done it last night I think I would've botched the job badly. PS this is the mom who HATES Barbie dolls...plopping a Barbie on a cake. :/ Here's the final product: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5438731148_2f5303efdd.jpg' alt='5438731148_2f5303efdd.jpg'> DSC01190 by BikeBookBread, on Flickr[/img] Edited February 12, 2011 by BikeBookBread Added picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Wow! What a beautiful cake! My 5 year old dd is ohhh & ahhhhing over it & wondering why her mom is not so talented. With you on the whole barbie thing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Wow! What a beautiful cake! My 5 year old dd is ohhh & ahhhhing over it & wondering why her mom is not so talented. With you on the whole barbie thing too. Thank you! I am NOT a cake decorator. I bought ridiculously expensive tubs of pre-made "Duff" brand fondant at Michael's. I'll probably never do piped icing again. It's like working with PlayDough!!!! It's fun! I just kneaded in the colors (I forgot to wear gloves and now my hands are stained! Ha ha ha!) PDG bought the Barbie with her own money...I refused to buy her one, but it was a good lesson for her...I suppose. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 That looks great! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Beautiful cake! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I don't like Barbie's either, but it's a beautiful cake. Good job Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 The cake is beautiful. I used to really dislike Barbie then Bratz came out and she didn't seem so bad any more. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Your cake looks amazing! I've been eyeballing Duff's fondant myself. LOVE the variety of colors that are available! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Fabulous cake and Barbie looks ever so lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Your cake looks amazing! I've been eyeballing Duff's fondant myself. LOVE the variety of colors that are available! :) Thanks! It is really easy to change the color, too -- I lightened the electric blue by kneading in white. His gel colors are really intense - much more so than Wilton, but as of now, there are only 12 colors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 It looks great! I LOVE working with fondant. It's so much easier than trying to make icing look smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciyates Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Beautiful cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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