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post #16 of 21
5/8/09 at 4:28am
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I ended up frosting my first tier, putting it in the fridge to crust over, and then putting on the fondant. I had problems with this because it caused my fondant to get sticky and it was hard to smooth out. I had to wait until it firmed up more to smooth. My other two tiers I just frosted (2 coats) and let sit a room temperature to crust over and then put on my fondant. This worked out great! I was happy with the results and I'm looking forward to putting on the decorations today! Thanks for your tips everyone, this website is the best and I'm so glad I found it!
Jodi
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post #17 of 21
5/8/09 at 5:51am
sweetkozie, Its all about preference how you do your fondant.Lots of us like to refridge the cakes before fondant because it gives a firmer foundation so if you would have trouble (I know I have!) you have more time to correct the problem smooth and finish your cake.I've never had my cake dry out either and I don't wrap them unless I let them sit in the fridge overnight for decorating next day.
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post #18 of 21
5/8/09 at 2:50pm
Thanks.. I'll have to try that next time to see if it helps keep the bc still icon_biggrin.gif
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post #19 of 21
5/8/09 at 3:14pm
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Originally Posted by tonedna

This is how I Ice my cakes...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIXHFqpJK84&feature=channel_page

For fondant I do a bit lighter coat of icing and after that I put in the fridge until it hardens well. Then I put the fondant.
Edna icon_biggrin.gif



tonedna,

i haven't seen this video...must have missed it! icon_rolleyes.gif

question...what recipe do you use for your icing...i notice that your icing isn't sticking to the paper towel?? icon_confused.gif
also...where can i buy that type of spatula?? icon_confused.gif

thanks for the helpful videos!!! thumbs_up.gif
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post #20 of 21
5/8/09 at 8:06pm
If you are refrigerating your cake right out of the oven(cool down a bit), it needs to be sealed well with plastic wrap so it stays moist.
If you are doing a crumbcoat and getting ready for a second coat, you dont need to worry, the cake is sealed by the icing and this will protect the cake from getting dried.
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Thanks Edna
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Thanks Edna
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post #21 of 21
5/11/09 at 1:10pm
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Thanks for the tips and I love this website. My cake turned out great and I was very pleased. Everyone commented on it at the party! Was my first tiered cake and only my 2nd time working with fondant. I had so much fun making this cake! I'm hooked and I will be finding excuses to make cakes for everyone now.

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