All of the gorgeous cakes i've seen have fondant but i've actually tasted it and i don't like it. Did you do fondant? How did it taste? Do they take the hard coating off before serving or how does it work?
What is the alternative to fondant and can it look as smooth and flat and be embellished/designed?
cupcakegal930
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Edited to tell you that I'm sending you FM
lauren1802
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there are a couple of types/ brands of fondant. some are better than others
mrs2012
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i lovvee fondant. and no, they dont peel it off. its just like two layers of icing - the dirty icing underneath and then the chewy fondant. tremendous!
try tasting a few samples at different spots. we used leonettis in greenvale and loved them.
See if your bakery can do the marshmallow fondant! My friend is a recreational baker and makes this on her cakes because she's gluten free... its SOOOO yummy!
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Ours was buttercream. I loved my cake!! Some bakeries will charge extra for fondant (even for those cakes included by the rh)
ladygoodman
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I'm doing buttercream because I hate fondant.
canoli
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I'm not a fan of fondant, i plan on usinging buttercream
Karin
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Most fondants I have seen are easy to pull away from the creamy frostring. It just depends on the look you want for your cake
Karin
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Most fondants I have seen are easy to pull away from the creamy frostring. It just depends on the look you want for your cake
larlynn
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I'm definitely doing buttercream, I HATE fondant!
Bride in 2012
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My cake was all buttercream with the exception of the fondant ribbon. Our bakery told us not to use fondant to cover the cake since it usually doesn't have the best taste (although I actually love fondant lol).
Lisa and Steven
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I hate fondant also. Looks like I will be using buttercream!
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Hi!
I'm a cake designer/decorator and personally I'm not a fan of fondant either. However it does give that smooth effect on your cake and it's great for elaborate designs if you decide to add bling or sugar flowers,etc. There are flavored fondants out there which tastes better than the regular ones so maybe you'll like that. If you decide on buttercream, ask if they offer Swiss or Italian buttercream, it's very light, airy and not too sweet unlike the regular buttercream that is made of Crisco and powdered sugar that most of us are used to. Hope this helps!
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I am using fresh whipped cream instead of buttercream - not a fan of the taste of buttercream OR fondant!
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Posted by Bride in 2012
My cake was all buttercream with the exception of the fondant ribbon. Our bakery told us not to use fondant to cover the cake since it usually doesn't have the best taste (although I actually love fondant lol).
I'm in LOVE with your cake!!!!
Bride in 2012
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Posted by angelicd77
Posted by Bride in 2012
My cake was all buttercream with the exception of the fondant ribbon. Our bakery told us not to use fondant to cover the cake since it usually doesn't have the best taste (although I actually love fondant lol).
I'm in LOVE with your cake!!!!
thanks - i was pretty obsessed with it myself lol
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Omg both of these cakes are gorgeous. After this thread, I want to make an appointment to design my cake now.
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Im in love with this cake!! Where did you get broach and diamonds? Do you know the measurements or how much you bought
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Posted by angelicd77
Posted by Bride in 2012
My cake was all buttercream with the exception of the fondant ribbon. Our bakery told us not to use fondant to cover the cake since it usually doesn't have the best taste (although I actually love fondant lol).
