Fondant is a sugar paste available in many colours and flavours. At Baktotaal.nl, you’ll find a wide selection of fondant. This sugar paste is primarily used for decorating cakes, biscuits, and cupcakes. You can cover your baked goods with it or create small figures to stick onto your treats. When covering baked goods with fondant or attaching your own fondant figures, it’s important that the fondant stays in place. In this article, we explain the best ways to make fondant stick. Read on!
Which Fondant Should You Use?
When covering cakes, cupcakes, or biscuits, rolled fondant is the best option. Rolled fondant is easy to knead and roll out, making it ideal for decorating.
What Can You Use to Make Fondant Stick?
There are several options for attaching fondant to cakes, biscuits, and cupcakes. Here are the most commonly used methods:
Water
Small pieces of fondant can be applied with a little water. Since fondant is made of sugar, water makes it slightly sticky. Be careful not to use too much water, as this can make the fondant too soft.
Glaze and Edible Glue
You can also use glaze to attach small fondant figures to your baked goods. Ready-made edible glue is another option for sticking smaller fondant pieces. The advantage of edible glue is that it is transparent and barely visible. It often comes with a small brush for easy application. For heavier figures, you may need to hold them in place for a while to ensure they stick properly.
Chocolate Paste
Chocolate paste is a tasty alternative to edible glue. You can use it to attach small figures or fondant surfaces. Keep in mind that the chocolate flavour should complement the baked item.
Royal Icing
For larger surfaces or bigger fondant figures, royal icing works best. It is firmer than the other options and dries quickly, making it ideal for decorating multiple elements on a cake. You can also colour royal icing to match your cake. For example, on a pink cake, you can colour the icing pink so it blends in if some shows under the fondant figure.
Can You Stick Fondant on Buttercream?
Yes! In fact, buttercream is often used to adhere fondant when covering cakes. Buttercream contains no water, so the fondant won’t ‘melt’ when applied as edible glue.
How to Apply Fondant on a Cake
Since fondant is sugar-based, it’s important to let your sponge cake cool completely before decorating. Spread a thin layer of buttercream over the cooled cake and chill it in the fridge. This hardens the buttercream, preventing the fondant from melting when applied. If you prefer not to use buttercream, ganache is another good option. Do not use crème Chantilly or whipped cream, as these remain soft and contain water, which can make the fondant slip or melt.
How to Stick Fondant on Biscuits
To apply fondant neatly on a biscuit, make sure the biscuits hold their shape well during baking. Cut the fondant with the same cutter used for the biscuit dough. Often, the fondant will stick without additional glue. To ensure it stays in place, you can apply a small amount of edible glue to the biscuit before placing the fondant on top. If you want to add fondant figures or letters on top, use edible glue for those as well.
How to Stick Fondant on Cupcakes
Edible glue works well for applying fondant on cupcakes too. You can also use ready-made edible glue, glaze, chocolate paste, or royal icing. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely, apply the glue with a palette knife, and then place the fondant on top.
