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Fondant adds a special zest to cakes, pastries, and candies. See for yourself as a cake decorator creates fun with fondant.
I’m one of those people who like to make things from scratch—when I can, which usually translates into when I have the time. But when it comes to birthdays I make a scratch cake whether time allows or not. I just make the time, even if I have to stay up extra late. For me it is a way of celebrating in a special way someone’s birthday. If you want to get sticky about it, it’s a way of showing your love.
Which led me to Cake Decorating: Fun with Fondant.
I was scouring around on the internet, looking for something different to do. My son’s birthday was doming up, and he has such a sweet tooth. And I discovered fondant. It looked like so much fun. Great colors, endless possible shapes to make, and oh-so-sweet too.
In another life I could see me becoming a fondant wizard. I loved how the colors became more intense as the gel was added to the fondant and then blended as Robin kneaded it. As she rolled out each color I was reminded of my years making clay sculptures. She even had the same type of tool box and cutters as I did. Maybe I should have majored in fondant instead of clay. I wanted to put down the camera and get in there and decorate a cake!
I went home armed with new possibilities. But wouldn’t you know it, my son requested good ole carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, which I was happy to oblige.
Recipes from the show: Chocolate Espresso Pot de Crème; Harvest Spice Cheesecake
Next time!
—Rebecca
6 Comments
I loved you Fondant Video! Do you guys have any recipes?
How do I order a video on Fondant.
You can send me your email, Alin… rebecca [at] cookingupastory [dot] com
It is being edited, but is nearing completion. I will let you know when it is complete.
Thanks for asking!
Robin is amazing! I love to see true culinary artists f=get the recognition they deserve… this is the second time I have found this video on the web and I never get sick of watching it… I guess the fact that I am going to culinary school doesn’t hurt!
You made it look so easy. I like the idea of putting the cake in the refigerater after your put on the butter cream.
Thank you
Thank you to Rebecca and Fred! I got to watch a couple and now I’m off to cook dinner.
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Betsy
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