For covering the cakes, we use rolled fondant since it leaves a perfectly smooth and satiny surface that is ready to use, thus the common product description ‘RTR’ or ‘Ready to Roll’. Fondants are also flavoured sometimes, and there are a variety of brands of the same.
The most preferred type is the rolled fondant icing since the product is great and the recipe is designed to suit all kinds of climate. You will be able to buy the rolled fondant from most of the cake decorating supply stores, but if you want, you can also create it yourself. Themed cakes are a great option for online cake delivery.
Here are the top tips for working with fondant:
ü The icing will dry out quite quickly so it is very essential to work quickly and avoid the icing becoming hard and difficult to use.
ü When you are not working with the icing (even for a few minutes) place it inside a plastic bag or at least cover it using vinyl to avoid total drying out.
ü If you have warm hands, then this will tend to make the icing sticky, and you then will be tempted to overuse the corn flour, which will further dry the icing. Cool the hands under running water and keep the corn flour to just a little sprinkle.
ü Weather will also affect the fondant icing – humidity makes the icing sticky and the cold weather makes it as hard as a rock. So, you will have to wait a day if you have bad fondant weather.
ü NEVER EVER refrigerate the icing after it is on the cake. The fondant will start to sweat in the refrigerator. After the cake is covered, it is then perfectly fit to store in a cool and dry place (approx 20 degrees).
ü The excess fondant icing is stored best in a sealed container or bag. Please follow the instructions on how to store the particular brand of icing, for example at room temperature.
ü Safety: Always work out the icing in little amounts and try to get above the icing when you are kneading it on your bench. And if you are short, go and get a stool so you can use the body weight to aid you in kneading. If you try and start kneading big amounts of icing, then you will put undue pressure on the wrists and make the job very difficult.
ü Never cover the cake straight from your fridge. To get a professional finish, you should only cover cake at room temperature.
So, bake a themed cake for your loved one according to their interests and likes. Just do well with the fondant or gumpaste, whichever of the two you would like! Send cakes online to your loved ones.
