Michele Foster's Delicious Fondant

I am so happy to share this recipe! It has been such a blessing to me! It is yummy, and you can use vanilla or any other flavor you want! I have had many requests for this recipe, and Michele (aka sugarflowers)who originally gave me this recipe, gave the okay to post it here for everyone!

P.S. This is also in her cookbook “The Sugar Fix” that you can get through her website – along with other great recipes!

Michele Foster’s Delicious Fondant

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 packs gelatin (6 tsp – for reference in case you wanted to 1/2 the recipe)
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 3 Tbsp butter, unsalted
  • 3 Tbsp glycerin
  • 2 tsp vanilla (sometimes I use more)
  • dash salt
  • 3-4 lb powdered sugar, sifted (at least once)
  • *note – all tablespoons and teaspoons are level, not heaped (had a question about this from another CC’er)

Instructions

  1. - combine milk and gelatin & allow to firm
  2. - cook over double boiler until gelatin is dissolved
  3. - add remaining ingredients(except sugar) & cook until butter is almost melted
  4. - cool to lukewarm (I come back to it and stir periodically so it doesn’t form a “skin” on the top or get clumpy)
  5. - strain into mixer containing 2 lb powdered sugar (one bag)
  6. - mix slowly until just combined
  7. - use dough hook, add several more cups of sugar, & mix on low until combined
  8. - continue to add sugar until it holds its shape on hook
  9. - turn onto powdered sugar surface & knead
  10. - wrap in oil painted plastic wrap and put in ziplock freezer bag
  11. - let stand for 24 hours before using
  12. I always coat my hands, counter, and rolling pin with shortening when I’m ready to use. I also have powdered sugar on hand to dust with if it seems sticky, to firm it up a little bit.
  13. I had to do it a couple of times to be able to tell when I had added enough powdered sugar. If it is too stiff, I just add a tiny bit of water, and use more shortening on my hands/counter/rolling pin and that helps to add more moisture and flexibility. Be careful when it’s mixing not to let it get too hard, or it will be difficult to work with and you’ll have to do a lot of “adjusting” to get it the consistency you want it! I would rather it be too soft and be able to add more powdered sugar as I knead. ENJOY!!

Comments (58)

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thank you so much, can't wait to try it on my first paid cake! One question, let it stand at room temp, or in the fridge. I want to make it 2 days before i use it, is that cool?

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Hi, she reposted this recipe (with some changes made) if you click on the fondant/gumpaste/sugarpaste link at the top it will come up, and this was in the directions: #27.*The sugar and cooking process preserves the dairy ingredients, so there is no worry of spoilage.

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Hi, I"m in a crunch and don't have time to order black fondant. (cake needed by sat.) don't feel like paying $20.00 for extra shipping. Can I color this in the mixing process? thanks for your help

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i'm making a carrot cake, and covering it with michele foster's fondant, will it be ok if i keep it int he fridge over night, decorate tomorrow, then the person who bought the cake will put it in thier fridge until sat night?

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rosey, another version of this recipe say it would be easier to add color during the double boilder part, or when you start to knead it. Just remember it has to sit at room temp for 24 hours before you can use it on the cake! hope that helps

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This is a great recipe. I use it all the time. However, I need assistance on how to get the fondant stiff or harder. If I want to have something stand up the fondant is not tough enough to withstand it. I usually have to resort to sugarpaste. But I would prefer to use this fondant. Is there something I can add to the fondant to make it stronger?

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If you add tylose to the fondant it will help it harden faster, and it will be stronger. I use this to make figures and flowers.

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I forget how much cake this will cover, but it is approximately 4 1/2 - 5 lbs of fondant. I don't know if you can sub anything else for glycerine, but there are places online you can order it.

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Does anyone know how long this will keep if I have any leftovers and how it should be stored? I usually use Satin Ice, just wondering if I can treat them both the same way. thanks!

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naddia0411, Not sure if you've tried your local drugstore for glycerin, but I found a bottle at Walgreens. After many failed attempts at grocery stores and hobby stores I read a post that suggested going to the pharmacy. Good luck!

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You can get glycerine at Micheal's Crafts store, it is in the baking aisle. Could you tell me if this is a good fondant recipe? I just tries a recipe and it was hard to work with and did not cover the cake well. I just want to find a fondant recipe that works. Its hard to get Fondant where I live, and at Micheal it is very expensive.

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The sugar preserves it, so you can leave it out some - though I do not have a tested specific time for how long. I personally put it in the fridge in the coldest part and have used it after a month (checked it to make sure it was okay though) and have put it in the freezer and used it after 4 months and it was great! I like to save my little bits of leftovers - they really come in handy when I need a little something for a decoration and don't want a whole batch.

I have a 5 qt (or did until the stupid motor blew) so I'm sure it would be fine in a 4.5 qt.

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Hello, I'm new to cake central. I just noticed that someone mentioned buying glycerin at a drug store? I just wanted to mention that I've been told that the glycerin at supermarkets or drug stores could be toxic so your best bet is to get your glycerin from a craft store like AC moore, Micheal’s or a baking supply store. I'm guessing the chemical makeup is different.

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If you go to the Pharmacy the Pharmacist should ask you what you need it for (seeing there are different types of Glycerin). If you tell them it's for food use they will sell you the right kind.

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I absolutely love this recipe. Its the best that I've made. It made quiet a bit, tasted just like buttercream(I added 1tsp butter flavoring)had an excellent texture. Highly recommend this recipe.

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Hi, I'm really keen to try this recipe. However I can only get Light Corn Syrup where I live in Aust. will that still work? Lol I couldn't believe I found it! Corn syrup is a product that we don't cook with over here, so I don't know what the difference is between the regular corn syrup and the light.Thank you in advance for your reply.

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I don't like the stickiness of making MMF, so with that said, is this sticky like a MMF batch? This sounds great and I like the addition of real butter.

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Hello everyone, please help me out here. I live very far away from the states, and in my country there is no corn syrop, please tell me what can I substitute it with?

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I want to cover a cake with white fondant, does this fondant come out true white or is it more of a cream/ivory color? what about if i use clear vanilla?

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for bakescupcakes: Light corn syrup is the right stuff...it comes in light and dark.

About glycerin at the pharmacy: If it says USP or food-grade, it's all right to use. You can get big bottles of it at the health food store, it's used as a sweetener.

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Since I've been using this recipe for two yrs already, I would like to help with some of the ques.

1) I've tried subbing glucose for the corn syrup, and it works.

2) The color is off-white, or creamy. Doesn't matter if you use clear vanilla or not, it does not become white. Am guessing, it takes the color from the butter. (How do I make it really white, I wonder?)

3) Yes you can make this without the dough hook, as the only way I've made this was by using my two bare hands :P since I don't own a stand mixer.

4) One tip, if you live in a hot & humid country or area, you may need more than 4lbs of PS.

HTH!

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Hola, soy nueva en esto y no hablo ingles. Cuando dicen " 3 paquetes de gelatina" a cuantos gramos se refiere, que es un paquete, vivo en españa y aqui es distinto. Por favor le agradecería a cualquiera que me ayudara... gracias de antemano. Yine

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hola yine, yo también soy de España. acabo de hacer esta receta y por lo que yo entendí tienes que echar 3 sobres de gelatina en polvo, la de la marca royal trae 10 gramos en cada sobre , justo lo q pide la receta, 30 gramos. un saludo

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I made this for the first time yesterday, and it was wonderfully pliable. I did have a problem with trying to make certain decorations with it, but I'm going to use someone else's suggestion and put some Tylose in it. Great recipe; tastes yummy.

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If you want a whiter fondant, use shortening instead of butter and clear vanilla or some other clear flavoring. The gelatin is a little yellow so it is next to impossible to get it totally white. You can add a tiny tiny tiny bit of violet to the fondant to whiten it though - but be VERY careful or you have lavendar!!!!

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Hi there, I know I'm new to the website but I just had one question I was hoping someone could help me out with: Above in the recipe it says that 3 packs gelatin are required. I've purchased three little boxes of Knox Gelatin but I didn't realize each comes with 4 envelopes inside. Does that mean I just use three of the envelope or all three of my boxes?

Also, I take it the gelatin is supposed to be unflavored? (sorry, I hope this doesn't seem like a waste-of-time question)

Thanks kindly in advance!

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When you roll this fondant, is it better to do it with conf sugar or with cornstarch??

How much fondant do you get from the whole recipe??

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I always use butter and shortening in my buttercream frosting so it always came out with the creamy color. I found white food coloring at my cake decorating supplier and found it does work. It could help make this fondant white too!

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Omg this was so easy to make that im almost nervous that something isnt right! I cant wait for tonight to roll it and see how it goes!!

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I've been to 3 different stores in the pasty few days looking for glycerin, including a health food store, but I can't find it anywhere. What can I use in it's place? I really want to try this recipe.

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You should be able to find glycerin at craft stores that sell Wilton products. OR try ordering it on line from a cake supply shop.

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If you do not have corn syrup you can use Lyle's Golden Syrup in its place. You can use corn syrup as a substitute for glycerin. That is just a sugar source. So again if have only access to English products, the golden syrup is great and tasted better then corn syrup anyways. Happy Baking

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If you wanted to color this when would be the best time? I would like to make 5-6 different colors, should I make more than one batch?

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Would be very thankful if someone would tell how much grams is in one cup( of milk and syrup) and how many grams is in one gelatin pack?

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Hi, I know I'm a bit late in this discussion, but I do hope someone out there can help me. Can someone tell me how many gelatin leaf I will need to make this recipe. As I can only find kosher gelatin leaf in my area here. I have posted the same questions here and there but nobody has answer me. I did tried to tweak here and there but the fondant came out broken, tear and crumbly. Thanks in advance

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Omg. I was terrified of fondant until I used this recipe. It is so easy to make, smooth and the best mistake-proof recipe I have ever tried (and trust me, I have tried many). The oil keeps the fondant moist until it is actually on the cake which avoids cracking/ elephant eats. Really appreciate the recipe. Thank you so much.

Xoxo from Trinidad & Tobago

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hi..i am new to the cake world.

im planning to learn baking and start up a business.With regards to fondant, once we have put the fondant on the cake...can we put it in the fridge?

for eg...if you have made the cake on order, and the buyer ask if they should put the cake in the fridge or not? what should be the answer?

also if you want to make dark/light coloured fondant....at what stage should the colouring or flavor be put in the fondant to give it the right color or taste?

please reply

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Hi

I followed this recipe..the taste was good but my fondant was very sticky..

What have i done wrong?

Did I put less sugar?

Or kneaded not for long?

Please reply

Thanks