Covering FunCakes sugar paste
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Covering FunCakes sugar paste lets you coat cakes, loaf cakes and cupcakes with a smooth, coloured layer of sugar that gives every decoration a clean base. Here you will find it in many colours, from Bright White and Raven Black to Fire Red, Spring Green and Sweet Pink, plus shiny gold-coloured fondant, colour sets and the right accessories such as edible glue, CMC/Tylose powder and baker’s starch.
Which colour and how much do you need?
For covering large surfaces, white is usually the most useful choice: Bright White is a clear, pure white, while Marshmallow White is slightly warmer. Both come in 250 g and 1 kg packs, as do Raven Black, Fire Red, Spring Green, Sea Blue and Baby Blue. For figures, letters and details, the 250 g packs or a set are enough:
- fondant sets in pastel, basic, primary or earthy colours
- pink and white or blue and white kits, for example for a christening
- beige (skin tone), Choco and Maroon Brown for faces, animals and a wood effect
As a rule of thumb, a round cake 20 cm in diameter and about 10 cm high needs roughly 750 g of fondant, a 15 cm cake about 500 g. Other brands are under Fondant and gum paste, ready-rolled sheets under Rolled fondant.
How to cover a cake successfully
Knead the fondant briefly and roll it out to 3 to 4 mm on a surface dusted with baker’s starch. The cake should first be coated with buttercream or ganache and well chilled. A cake covered only in whipped cream is not a good base, because fondant softens on moist cream. Tools for smoothing and trimming are under Fondant tools.
For figures and standing parts, knead a little CMC/Tylose powder into the fondant so that it becomes firmer and dries faster. Join pieces with edible glue, such as the food glue with brush. To colour white fondant, use our Food coloring gel.
Frequently asked questions about covering FunCakes sugar paste
How should I store opened fondant?
Wrap leftovers airtight in cling film and keep them in a sealed container at room temperature. In the fridge, fondant can become damp and sticky.
Can a fondant-covered cake go in the fridge?
Yes, but condensation can form when you take it out. Let the cake come slowly to room temperature in its box before touching the surface.
Is ready-coloured black or red fondant worth it?
Yes. For Raven Black or Fire Red you would have to colour white fondant very heavily, which takes a lot of colouring and can make the paste softer.
See also: Fondant tools · Ingredients for cake design · Cake boards & cake drums