AuntieM~
When I do cakes like this I always do a very, very thin layer of fondant (over buttercream). Then I brush with piping gel and press the sugar sparkles on. That way there is no crunchy sugar in the buttercream and guests can remove the fondant and sugar easily if they prefer not to eat it all. The thin fondant is just enough to stick it to. If I pressed it onto the buttercream, some of the sugar would be "imbedded" into the buttercream. I hope that makes sense...and helps.
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