How To Cover A Cake With Fondant | Global Sugar Art

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

Комментарии • 183

  • @1sharingworld
    @1sharingworld 8 лет назад +20

    Best cake decoration teacher I have ever seen...thank u sir..great respect for u

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад +1

    Practice makes perfect! Yes, kneading the fondant well before you roll is it critical.

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад +1

    I have used Fondz many times and highly recommend it as well. Both Satin Ice and Fondx have a good flavor.

  • @sarapimblett2775
    @sarapimblett2775 6 лет назад +1

    I have now watched 5 of your tutorials; my buttercream is revolutionised and I want to eat it all straight away, I try to refrain. You take away the scariness and you seem to be a jolly nice chap too. Thanks ever so!

  • @Thumper-dx3yn
    @Thumper-dx3yn 3 года назад

    You are so helpful to new cake decorators like myself! No overly complicated explanations. Excellent presentation and instruction. I had no idea how much went into decorating.

  • @russgerde9809
    @russgerde9809 6 лет назад +2

    you are the boss Alan.... The baking degree that I earned a few years ago tried to cover a zillion things in a short amount of time... your vids allow me to slow down and learn more about the aspects that interested me.... Thanks

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад +1

    I recommend 1/8- 1/4 inch. For beginners, 1/4 inch will be easier to handle with tearing the fondant while applying it.

  • @Sh3D3vil16
    @Sh3D3vil16 11 лет назад

    This is the best video I have seen on how to do this properly. Thank you for your time and sharing your tips! Very generous!

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  12 лет назад +1

    The top surface of fondant will always dry a little, just like buttercream icing. The inside of the fondant should remain soft and you will be able to cut into it without a problem.

  • @ElishaDaizy
    @ElishaDaizy 12 лет назад

    I am so thankful for you help in this matter. I now know the proper way to cover a cake without getting cracks and the fondent falling apart on me. Can't wait to try it!

  • @Karime70
    @Karime70 12 лет назад

    I have to say that i saw many of your videos today, and i learned alot, thank you very much for sharing all your secrets especially the one where you pull the fondant instead of rolling because that exhausted me so much. thank u

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  12 лет назад

    I used a turntable called The Cake Wheel by Christine Schnee. I could not find her website anymore but will try to find out if she is still making them.

  • @craftypatty1113
    @craftypatty1113 7 лет назад +1

    I can't thank you enough for this video! I have been so afraid to work with fondant because I have spinal stenosis, and fibromyalgia, and I knew it would've been painful for me. But thanks to this wonderful video and your great tips, I think I'm ready to try it! Thank you so much Alan! I watch all your videos and subscribed to your channel as well!

  • @Loulou-sr3tk
    @Loulou-sr3tk 5 лет назад

    I watched a lot of baking shows and you are the best teacher, by far.

  • @m.m9759
    @m.m9759 6 лет назад +5

    every day learn new thing from u ,, ,big respect to u sir...thank u

  • @Kabarile31
    @Kabarile31 9 лет назад +1

    This is the best fondant tutorial that I have watched. Thank you very much.

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад

    The cake and board can certainly be covered in one application. Set your cake on a flat surface, like a table top, and drape the fondant over the cake. As you smooth out the folds moving down the cake, extend the fondant out over the board as well. Be sure your board is not too much wider than the cake, maybe 1 to 1 1/2 inches.

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  12 лет назад +2

    I always cover my cakes with a thin (1/8) inch base coat of buttercream.

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  12 лет назад

    Yes, it is a little more difficult do cover a square cake. I always smooth the top first, then do the four corners. Once the corners are in place, gently fan out the fondant between corners and smooth to the cake from the top down. It takes a little practice but it not too difficult. Alan

  • @vickychavez4849
    @vickychavez4849 10 лет назад

    Great idea with the half sugar and corn starch. I can't wait to try my next fondant cake with no seems on it. Best fondant instructions I've found!

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  12 лет назад

    You do not have to chill the cake prior to covering it with fondant but it will make your job easier if the cake is chilled and firm. It really depends on the type of cake you are using and how soft it is.

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  12 лет назад

    You can knead in a little flavoring but be very careful not to make the paste to soft. Other brands like Satin Ice, Fondarific, Pettine Ice and Fondx have very good flavors.

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад

    No, I do not have a tutorial on coloring fondant. However, you can use any Gel-Paste color like Americolor and knead it into the fondant. For very dark colors like brown, black, red, hot pink, dark blue, etc, I recommend purchasing the colored fondant. You can then adjust the colors by mixing with white fondant or combining colors to achieve your desired shade.

  • @Knittyneeds
    @Knittyneeds 12 лет назад

    Wow Thanks so much for this excellent tutorial. I adore your accent. I am a Frenchie from France. Gone nuts with your tutorials. Hugs

  • @powdies
    @powdies 3 года назад

    Many thanks for another excellent tutorial. I am working my way through your entire series - even for techniques I'm not doing yet - as I learn something valuable every single time.

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад

    Making homemade fondant is easy and inexpensive but can sometimes be a little more difficult to work with. I do not have recipes available but they are widely available on the internet with a simple search.

  • @catherinedavid8893
    @catherinedavid8893 7 лет назад

    I am from Mauritius Island and i learnt a lot thank you so much Chefallan. May God bless you always. Kind regards. Catherine

  • @peedab82
    @peedab82 11 лет назад

    Excellent teacher! I love all your videos.

  • @amathest62
    @amathest62 11 лет назад

    Im back and tried your tips using 2 rolling pins, need the fondont prior to covering it which i always had trouble with and it was so easy...thanks again.

  • @analaria1
    @analaria1 11 лет назад

    Thank you Alan for your tutorials,they r very good and you explaine them very well.!

  • @rosemariemccarthy6347
    @rosemariemccarthy6347 12 лет назад

    Thank you for your response. Your videos are truly inspiring. Keep up the good work

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад +1

    I used Satin Ice fondant in this video.

  • @DramaQueen8411
    @DramaQueen8411 11 лет назад

    The best video I've seen. Thanks for making your video easy to understand!

  • @irenemason5479
    @irenemason5479 7 лет назад

    I love all your tutorials they are so easy to follow., and you do it so well. Now I know what I have been doing wrong, like you said there are so many different versions on covering your cake with fondant, I think I will try your version as thats the problem I was having the fondant drying out & cracking. Thank you Perth WA

  • @Dawn2Dusk23
    @Dawn2Dusk23 11 лет назад

    Wonderfully concise and clearly detailed video! Just what I was looking for! Thanks! :)

  • @aiideeww
    @aiideeww 11 лет назад +1

    Hey chef! Great tutorial! Im gonna try working with fondant soon! I can't wait! Your tutorial is so informative :)

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад

    It is available on our website at Global Sugar Art. Look for item 20786

  • @PatriciaWalton
    @PatriciaWalton 5 лет назад

    Thank you for explaining the different cake mixes and what could happen if not properly refrigerated before hand.

  • @hendmohammed7838
    @hendmohammed7838 9 лет назад +4

    You are just amazing super chief,
    Hope all the best for you

  • @rosemariemccarthy6347
    @rosemariemccarthy6347 12 лет назад

    Thank you for your respond. I am truly inspired by your tutorials.

  • @loveyouwithpassion
    @loveyouwithpassion 7 лет назад

    I am a BIG FAN of this teacher!

  • @marisugarces354
    @marisugarces354 10 лет назад +1

    Hi Alan, I've read that adding Tyloose powder to the fondant helps when using it in tropical weather to avoid the sticky fondant. I added gum tex in the past but still had issues. thanks for the help :)

  • @sumatra
    @sumatra 10 лет назад +1

    ok, thank, small roller and light strokes, not to brake or make holes, i guess good control is key, thank you so much for your help, love the vids as well, they are a real help

  • @joyosomiha2785
    @joyosomiha2785 9 лет назад

    Thank you for your response Chef Alan. I appreciate it.

  • @mitsukisakurai
    @mitsukisakurai 10 лет назад +1

    This was amazing! I've always use the cake turner's base which is much larger than the 8-inch cakes I cover. Then used a pizza cutter - this always led to ugly bases for my cakes. I'm going to try using a soup can to prop the cake up and snip away the skirt. Thanks!

  • @desabornacional
    @desabornacional 11 лет назад

    You are a really profesional teacher! Very good tutorial! Thanks

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад

    This is not an uncommon problem. Here are my suggestions. 1. When smoothing your fondant, be sure to remove all air bubbles with a smoother. Stick a pin into air pockets and gently push out the air. 2. When making a tiered cake, be sure to use dowels and plates for support. If you don't, the upper tier squeezes the air out of the lower tier and causes bubbles in the fondant. 3. Be sure to knead your fondant first, then roll it out being sure there are not air pockets in the fondant.

  • @komoriaimi
    @komoriaimi 7 лет назад

    You're the best teacher. I struggle with wrinkles at the very base of my cakes and I want to overcome that but I think this is going to help me. Thank you.

    • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
      @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  7 лет назад +1

      Thank you! If the wrinkles continue, try a different brand of fondant. Some of the more expensive fondants like Fondarific, Carma, Mona Lisa, etc don't wrinkle nearly as much.

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад

    It was made by a small company that is now out of business. I was very sad to see them stop making such good turntables.

  • @cookcity4563
    @cookcity4563 11 лет назад

    thanks! it look very good. I would like to know have you used Fondx before if so which is better Satin Ice of Fondx in taste.

  • @yolandatejada5026
    @yolandatejada5026 11 лет назад +1

    Love your tutorial it's awesome hope you do more tutorials

  • @roxannewright4983
    @roxannewright4983 4 года назад

    Thank you. It was very informative. Makes me think I can actually do it

  • @feckoffu
    @feckoffu 11 лет назад

    Really good video, thanks for the air bubble tip!

  • @lauramorris4671
    @lauramorris4671 8 лет назад

    Great video, easy to follow and you make it look so very easy. Thank you

  • @graceblaise2712
    @graceblaise2712 9 лет назад +1

    Million thanks alan for a very detailed tutorial. I love yr channel. Hv question to ask. Can i use fondant for butter sponge cake with cheese filling? And how many days can it last at room temperature? How many days ahead can i prepare the cake? Tx

  • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
    @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад

    A buttercream icing cannot be made without some sort of "fat" like butter, shortening, Crisco, etc. If it is the Crisco or shortening you want to omit, just substitute it with butter in any recipe,

  • @archanachoudhari9120
    @archanachoudhari9120 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for this informative tutorial....Once I tried with fondant, after crumb coating I put the cake in the refrigerator almost 30min. and then covered with fondant but after some time cake become moist and all fondant and buttercream started melting. :( HOw to save from falling down or do we need to put the ​cake in refrigerator after covering fondant?

  • @Theodorefam
    @Theodorefam 11 лет назад

    I am definitely going to be trying this technique. where can I purchase that silicone mat that you are using?

  • @coolbeeenz4060
    @coolbeeenz4060 9 лет назад +2

    Thank-you so much for all of the tips!! This really helped! ;)

  • @dbarrantes1
    @dbarrantes1 12 лет назад

    Hi, do you have to put the cake with the buttercream in the fridge first and then cover it with fondant?

  • @sayeedaize
    @sayeedaize 5 лет назад

    Thank you soooo much for your videos. Im a home baker and you are my mentor. Great respect to you Sir. I only use fondant over ganache. Please advice if I can use smbc under fondant.I learned smbc from your videos only. It tastes great but not sure if it will hold its shape though I know many bakers do use it. kindly advice.

  • @cherylgrosso-burnett9210
    @cherylgrosso-burnett9210 8 лет назад

    Awesome! Just what I needed.Thank you!

  • @mfeagan1980
    @mfeagan1980 11 лет назад

    Hi Chef Alan! Do you have any suggestions on how to cover cakes so the fondant covers the board? I'm trying to make a cake where I don't have any seams I have to cover with buttercream or fondant. Thank you as always!

  • @nasirmehmood1869
    @nasirmehmood1869 11 лет назад

    Hi i like your cakes very much i would like to know your cake ingredients and how you mixed them also your butter cream ingredients and great work! thank you

  • @Buntyscakebox
    @Buntyscakebox 3 года назад

    Thank you for teaching so well...

  • @dimuthublp
    @dimuthublp 11 лет назад +1

    it's a really good job i like it very much can I know when cover a dummy out of fondant what should I apply to the dummy before applying the fondant on to it cause I'm in Sri Lanka it's very hard to find vegetable shortening in our country.b Is there something else that I can use for that?

    • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
      @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад

      You can very lightly spray the dummy with water or spread a very thin coating of piping gel on the cake. Both work equally well.

  • @susies1955
    @susies1955 12 лет назад

    How much butter cream is underneath? LOVE this,
    Susie

  • @SangeethaVijay83
    @SangeethaVijay83 8 лет назад +2

    Hi chef Alan thanks for the detailed tutorial. U are the best cake decorator I ve ever seen. Can u please suggest which fondant u r using? Which product fondant is easy for beginners?

    • @JojoplusBo
      @JojoplusBo 7 лет назад +1

      Sangeetha Vijay .... I agree 100% Chef Alan is the best teacher in caking. I love all his methods, he demonstrates and explains very well, especially for us beginners and he never rushes his tutorials. The world is his classroom and I'm so happy I came across a tutorial of his several months ago, he has been my mentor in cake decorating ever since....you could say I'm " pretty sweet" on him .....but don't tell him that! lol

    • @SangeethaVijay83
      @SangeethaVijay83 7 лет назад +1

      JojoplusBo Ya really u r sweet

  • @ChristyRomeo
    @ChristyRomeo 5 лет назад

    Excellent Pastry Chef

  • @TuyaYmart
    @TuyaYmart 11 лет назад

    do you have recipe of a buttercream that without a crisco/shortening. Just a simple recipe that i could make and bought here in the philippines.

  • @lymorale
    @lymorale 12 лет назад

    How do you keep fondant from drying out once on your cake. Is it possible to keep it soft till its cut into?

  • @joanaugustine4559
    @joanaugustine4559 9 лет назад

    Hi Alan is it ok to turn the fondant over on the other side when i am rolling it out . Some time i find my self doing that

  • @rosemariemccarthy6347
    @rosemariemccarthy6347 12 лет назад

    How would you apply the fondant to a square cake? It is a little more challenging due to the corners

  • @sheryllovestobake9898
    @sheryllovestobake9898 8 лет назад

    hi chef alan thanks for the tutorial...i really enjoy it...GOD BLESS YOU ♥♥♥

  • @LeroyDmelloMCT
    @LeroyDmelloMCT 12 лет назад

    Really gud video,a lot helpfull.
    i am from mumbai,india and its hot and humit most of the time,n d buttercream kind of melts easily,if i keep it in refrigrator it sweats later making the fondant Sticky...

  • @samsiltravels4399
    @samsiltravels4399 9 лет назад +1

    Hi Alan. I'm your fan and learning so many things about icing a cake from you.now I'm writing to you because ,pleas let me know how to make the fondant icing.thank you...

  • @HOWELLBY
    @HOWELLBY 7 лет назад

    Hi Chef Alan.... do you have suggestions on how to color fondant to make a champagne pink?

  • @Quorum1
    @Quorum1 11 лет назад +1

    Hi chef Alan, your videos have helped me greatly.
    I have one question though,it's extremely hot and humid where I live, and I refrigerate my iced cake over night,and I cover it with fondant the next morning. When I cover the fondant it starts sticking to my fondant smoother immediately,and I'm not able to work with it at all. I tried leaving the cake to get it to room temperature and then covering it, it helped a little, but the fondant still sweats. Any advice would be of great help to me. Thanks for sharing ur expertise so unselfishly. Keep doing great work.

    • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
      @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  11 лет назад

      Condensation is always a problem if you refrigerate your cake. The only way to avoid the sticking it to re-chill the cake if it starts to stick. Allow the fondant to cool down a bit then continue smoothing it while it is cold. The trick it to work fast and not let the cake warm up before you are finished.

  • @marisevorster1711
    @marisevorster1711 Год назад

    Do you moisten the cake a little before applying the fondant?

  • @csw6739
    @csw6739 8 лет назад

    Dear sir, your explanations are very useful. Thank you so much.

  • @NinaEvawaty
    @NinaEvawaty 10 лет назад +1

    Hi Alan your video is really helpful. My question as I live in tropic country, Indonesia where the weather is warm I used to use corn starch instead of sugar. What is the main difference? Normally I refrigarate my cakes 1 night before decorating, how long I should keep my cake in room temperature before covering it with fondant? Thanks for your response

    • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
      @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  10 лет назад +2

      Nina, cornstarch works well in humid conditions instead of powdered sugar. It will dry your fondant more than sugar but that may not be a problem in a humid environment. If you refrigerate your cake, there is no need to let it come to room temperature before covering with fondant.. You never want to cover a frozen cake in fondant but a chilled cake works well.

  • @slasaki
    @slasaki 11 лет назад

    what is the blue mat you are rolling the fondant on and where can i buy it

  • @ceelyonrosemarjennyscakes1035
    @ceelyonrosemarjennyscakes1035 10 лет назад

    Hi would like support work fine for a 14 16 in base? I suppose it would but thought I'd ask. Also for satin Ice, do you ever refrigerate your cakes after covering with it? As i have been told most fondants weep. Have never used satin Ice. Thanks MJ

  • @joyosomiha2785
    @joyosomiha2785 9 лет назад +2

    I really enjoyed your video as always. Thank you Chef Alan for sharing your knowledge with us. Please I'd like to have your fondant recipe sir. I'd be glad.

    • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
      @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  9 лет назад

      +joy osomiha Hi Joy. I used purchased fondant, now home-made. There are so many great brands available on the market that I no longer make my own.

    • @SangeethaVijay83
      @SangeethaVijay83 8 лет назад

      GlobalSugarArt can u please suggest the brand which is easy for beginners?

  • @anneg5840
    @anneg5840 10 лет назад +1

    Hi Chef Alan. If done properly (following your tutorials, tips and tricks), will homemade fondant work as well? Do you have a preferred recipe or better yet , do you have any fondant-making tutorials in the works? :) Im a big fan Chef Alan. More power to you!

    • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
      @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  10 лет назад

      Homemade rolled fondant is excellent. I plan on making a video with the next few months and making your own fondant and gumpaste.

  • @cherrysezeller6841
    @cherrysezeller6841 11 лет назад

    How do you keep from getting a blowout in your fondant?? I am ready to give up because of this... I've had perfectly covered cakes bubbling up and cracking within a couple of hours after covering. What am I doing wrong?

  • @suzygeorges2379
    @suzygeorges2379 8 лет назад

    Awesome job

  • @jenniferspringer4038
    @jenniferspringer4038 7 лет назад

    Hi Mr Alan, I have question. How to get just a piece of fondant to cover bordes on my 3 tiers of cake in gold color only. Also I would like to know the cost of filling of cherries for cake. I t is for my dau wedding cake. I plan to make for her. thanks

  • @annt4593
    @annt4593 6 лет назад +1

    I will try this trick,last time my cake break, its my first time to make fondant cake.i hope nexttime will be perfect

    • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
      @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  6 лет назад

      Keep trying Ann. Practice really helps along with having a firm cake to cover. I sometimes freeze the iced cake for only 10 minutes to make it a litter firm. Don't freeze it any longer or the fondant will freeze while applying it.

  • @amathest62
    @amathest62 11 лет назад

    Love your video, thank you for your tips. I will try it.

  • @Tamroro
    @Tamroro 11 лет назад

    Very informative chef , thank u so much

  • @Altagracia202
    @Altagracia202 11 лет назад

    You are Magnific. Thank you very much great teacher.

  • @rahelmembo9216
    @rahelmembo9216 3 года назад

    God bless you,your best tutor

  • @Quorum1
    @Quorum1 11 лет назад

    Thank you so much chef for your kind and prompt reply.

  • @toothlady
    @toothlady 12 лет назад

    Great video!

  • @gCUrquiza
    @gCUrquiza 12 лет назад

    Thanks alan you are the best

  • @jenniferspringer4038
    @jenniferspringer4038 7 лет назад

    Mr Alan may be you did not understand me. I would buy from global sugar THE GOLD paste to add in he fondant and cherries filling. I hope you answer to me as soon as possible..

  • @powdies
    @powdies 3 года назад

    I'm back! And I hope this is not a repeat question but is there any particular type or stiffness of buttercream I should use to coat the cake first? I made your American buttercream recently and it was wonderfully light and fluffy, but i didn't get the feeling that it would stand up well to fondant. Do I just need to make a stiffer version of it? Many thanks.

    • @GlobalsugarartFastAndFabulous
      @GlobalsugarartFastAndFabulous 3 года назад

      I have used that buttercream icing for years under fondant covered cakes. You never want to put a heavy coat of icing under fondant as it will cause it to slide and becomes more difficult to smooth out.

  • @lisa80268
    @lisa80268 11 лет назад

    I wonder if the CakeArt Mats that I see for sale would work for this? I found some cool one on a site called allaboutcakeart --does anyone know much about how these mats work?

  • @amyswit
    @amyswit 9 лет назад

    Hello...I have learned so much from your YT tutorials. I have seen some iced their cakes with chocolate ganache or buttercream before covering with fondant. Which do you prefer....buttercream or ganache. I guess this is a personal preference....

    • @GlobalSugarArtyoutube
      @GlobalSugarArtyoutube  9 лет назад

      *****I prefer working with buttercream. If you cover your cake with ganache before covering with fondant, you have to chill the cake to set the ganache. When you try to apply the fondant, it chills the fondant and makes it very difficult to smooth. It certainly can be done but requires much more skill and speedy work.

    • @amyswit
      @amyswit 9 лет назад

      GlobalSugarArt Thank you for your input. I stopped using ganache because I live in a hot and humid country (Philippines). I was always having issues with it.