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Fondant Cake Decorating Tips--Why Does Your Fondant Taste Terrible?

After you spend countless hours getting your cake to look perfect it can be a little disheartening when people seem to be afraid to eat your cake. Chances are, if you're like most cake decorators, you want your cakes to look good and attract lots of attention. However, at the same time you also want them to taste good too!

Sometimes this can be a challenge when working with fondant but it doesn't have to be impossible! With a little extra effort you can decorate a cake that both looks and tastes delicious.

The main benefit of fondant is that, unlike buttercream frosting, in a fairly short amount of time you can have a silky, perfect-looking cake.

In just a matter of minutes you can roll out your fondant, cover your cake, and smooth. You can also use fondant to create interesting shapes and figures for your cake that you wouldn't be able to do with plain frosting.

Accomplishing the same thing with buttercream frosting can be nearly impossible, even for the most dedicated cake decorator. However, fondant doesn't always taste as good as buttercream.

A general fondant cake decorating rule of thumb is not to buy store bought fondant. Especially if you want people to eat it! Unfortunately, most professional cake decorators agree that ready-made fondant doesn't taste very good, especially the Wilton brand.

Store bought fondant is also fairly expensive, unlike homemade fondant which uses simple and inexpensive ingredients. However, the trade off will be your time. Homemade fondant may taste a lot better but will require some extra work in the kitchen.

If you're in a hurry and still need to use store bought fondant, be sure to cover your cake with no more than 1/4 inch of fondant. You'll also need a thin layer of frosting under the layer of fondant if you want it to stick to your cake. Make sure this additional layer of frosting tastes good and will be appealing to those who choose not to eat the top layer of fondant by peeling it off.

The best thing to do is make the fondant yourself at home. This will almost always taste better than what you can buy at the store. There are lots of recipes to try, although some may be better than others.

Many blogs on the Internet list simple fondant cake decorating recipes you can try at home. Marshmallow fondant seems to be very popular among cake decorating enthusiasts.

Remember that no matter what you do, some people may still refuse to eat your fondant. Try not to take it too personally. Most people don't understand what fondant is or think that it's inedible (like gumpaste).

Feel free to explain to them exactly how fondant is made and what it contains. If for some reason they still don't like the fondant after tasting it, they can still enjoy your layer of buttercream frosting underneath.

You might need to experiment with a few different fondant cake decorating recipes until you find one that both you and your guests enjoy eating.

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Wilton 2104-2546 53 Piece Supreme Cake Decorating Set
Wilton 2104-2546 53 Piece Supreme Cake Decorating Set
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Wilton Supreme decorating set. Decorate many advanced wedding, floral and basketweave cakes as well as basic. Includes metal decorating tips #2,3,5,7,12,16,18,21,32,47,65,67,101, 103, 104, 129, 225 and 352. 24 disposable decorating bags, two tip couplers, 5 icing colors, 1 flower nail, 8" spatula, storage tray and 40 page book!

If you've dreamed of becoming a cake decorator extraordinaire, this decorating set from Wilton has everything you need to get started. Learn how to make icing leaves, roses, stars, ribbons, and basket-weave designs with the 18 different metal decorating tips. Those perfect icing roses everyone is always so eager to pluck off the cake are easily fashioned with the help of the 1-1/4-inch flower nail, and the angled metal spatula is just right for creating smoothly iced surfaces. The set includes 12 disposable plastic icing bags, five jars of icing colors, and two quick-change tip couplers that allow you to use several tips with the same bag of icing. Most importantly, Wilton provides an easy-to-follow instruction booklet that clearly illustrates all the basic techniques, as well as some more elaborate ones--15 different imaginative cake designs are explained in detail. Also included are several cake and icing recipes. --Marianne Painter

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  • Complete tool set for frosting and decorating cakes
  • 53-piece set includes tips, icing bags, metal flower nail, and two tip couplers
  • Storage tray and 8-inch angled spatula included
  • 36-page instruction booklet illustrates icing techniques and designs for 15 cakes
  • Clean metal tips with warm water and soap, dry with cloth
Norpro 8 Piece Cake Decorating Set
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Easily add beautiful decorations to cakes and pastries, even hors d'oeuvres, with this cake decorating set. Set includes six different metal decorating tips that provide fun, creative decorating options and are easy to add and remove.

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  • Set includes 6 tips, 1 pastry bag and 1 coupling
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  • Reusable pastry bag and plastic coupler
  • Great for beginner and experienced decorators alike; includes recipes and instructions
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Wilton 2104-7778 Master Tip Set
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Wilton's Master tip set includes 52 metal decorating tips. Decorate sheet cakes, petit fours, muffins, cookies and more using this master tip set. The decorating tips you'll need are housed in this plastic storage case. The master tip set includes these tips: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 27, 30, 31, 32, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 54, 59, 61, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 73, 74, 78, 96, 97, 98, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 108, 109, 123, 124, 129, 134, 136, 195, 199 and 2C. It also includes two standard tip couplers and two 1.25-in. flower nails (#9).

With more than 50 tips included in this professional-quality cake decorating set, your imagination is the limit. Garlands, rosettes, stars, flower petals--if you can dream it up there's a tip designed for the job. The angled coupler assists in certain decorating operations, and a standard coupler plus two flower nails for creating roses are included. The set comes packaged in a white plastic storage tray to keep tips and tools organized in a drawer. --Victoria Jenkins

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  • Includes 52 metal decorating tips
  • Plastic tip saver case
  • Comprehensive set of tips for cake decorating
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Wilton Disposable 12 Inch Decorating Bags, Pack Of 24
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Disposable decorating bags, just use, then toss.

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  • Just use, then toss.
  • Strong, flexible plastic.
  • Both 12 and 16 in bags fit standard tips and couplers.
  • Also perfect for melting Candy Melts in the microwave.
  • Instructions included.
Wilton Decorating Basics Lesson Plan
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Lesson Plan for Wilton's Decorating Basics course. This course is the foundation upon which your decorating skills and artistry will continue to develop. Learn how to bake a great cake, prepare a decorating bag, achieve correct bag position, color your icing and use the star tip and dimensional decorating to enhance your cakes. Master Rosettes, Drop Flowers, Pompom Flowers, Leaves and Shaggy Mums. 48 pages, soft cover. Intended for participants in Wilton's Decorating Basics course, but may also be used as a self-study guide.

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  • 48-page soft-cover student guide explores tips and techniques for decorating beautiful cakes
  • For use as a stand-alone or accompanied by Wilton's in-store Decorating Basics course
  • Step-by-step instructions and photography for baking cakes, piping borders, and more
  • Great for birthdays, holidays, and other occasions
  • Measures approximately 8-2/5 by 11 by 1/5 inches
Wilton Decorating Cakes Book
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This exciting book presents what Wilton has learned in 78 years of teaching cake decorating in an easy-to-follow format that reflects today's lifestyles. Decorating Cakes is designed to appeal to anyone who wants to make great-looking cakes for families and friends.

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  • 30 exciting cakes with complete instructions and product listings
  • 103 technique instructions including borders, flowers, fondant and more
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  • Product guide explains the equipment and ingredients required for decorating
  • Soft cover, 116 pages; more than 400 photographs
Ateco 14-Piece Cake Decorating Set
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This 14-Piece Cake Decorating Set contains a 12 inch flex bag with hem and hanging loop, 12 of Ateco's most popular stainless steel decorating tubes (2, 4, 12, 16, 30, 32, 48, 80, 98, 104, 133 & 352) and a plastic coupler (pre-attached to bag) instructions and recipes, packaged in a clear plastic storage box. Made in Korea. By Ateco. Since 1905, Ateco has supplied fine restaurants and bakeries with quality built, specialty baking tools. Ateco products are internationally renowned for their high quality. When you use Ateco products, you’re not only enjoying quality craftsmanship, you’re also enjoying quality design; the products are a result of over one hundred years and four generations of innovation and development.

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  • 14-piece cake decorating set
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Wilton 2104-6667 12 Piece Cupcake Decorating Set
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Make cupcakes exciting and fun with 4 versatile tips. Get ready to create novel designs for everyday treats using Star Tips 1M and 22, Round Tip 12 and Bismarck Tip 230.

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  • Set to make exciting cupcakes perfect for decoration
  • Star tips 1M and 22, round tip 12 and bismarck tip 230
  • Comes with 8 disposable bags and instruction booklet
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A solid foundation set for decorating. Set includes 5 decorating tips, 12 disposable decorating bags, two couplers, and 4 icing colors

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  • Tips 3, 16, 32, 104 and 352 included.
  • 12 disposable 12in. Decorating bags
  • 4 icing colors in Lemon Yellow, Pink, Sky Blue and Leaf Green
  • 1 1/4 in flower nail No. 9
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Ateco Extra Wide Pastry Decorating Tip, Set of 3
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For making cannolis, French crullers, whipped cream, pastries, éclairs, deviled eggs, stuffed celery, planked steak, cream puffs and more - instructions are included for making lots of delicious treats. Set includes 2 decorating tips and a 12" plastic-coated pastry bag (washable and reusable). Made by Ateco in the U.S.A.

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  • Recipes Included for many delicious treats
  • Set includes two decorating tips and one 12" pastry bag
  • Decorating tips and pastry bag are reusable
  • By Ateco
  • Made in the USA

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