10th
September
2008
How to Color Fondant
posted in Baby Shower Cakes, Cakes, How to make fondant, Wedding Cakes |
Many of my readers asked me how to color fondant after reading my post Fondant Recipe for the best Fondant Icing
There are two main reasons to color fondant:
- To color fondant so the cake looks just like you want it to
- To color fondant as the cake itself is too dark that it “shades” the white fondant color
This post is entirely about how to color fondant, if you want to make the fondant from scratch, read my previous post describing how to make Fondant Recipe
I hope this post answers how to color fondant, and I’ll do my best to answer any future questions you have.
So, How to Color Fondant:
- Roll the fondant into a ball on your counter and smash it out a bit until it’s soft and pliable
- Make a pit in the fondant, and using a toothpick add dots of icing color into the pit (use a clean toothpic each time you dip it in the color).
The important thing is to add just a little of the concentrated icing color at a time and then knead it over and over until you get an even spread of the color - If the fondant is still too pale, use the same procedure to add in more color, but make sure you use a fresh toothpick every time you dip it into the color
- Once you finish to color the fondant, shape it to the shape of disks, wrap each fondant disk in plastic and place in an airtight container so the fondant keeps soft
How to Color Fondant – Tips:
- Wear All-Purpose Gloves on youe hands before you start to color fondant, so you your hands stain-free
- To color fondant, use Gel food color and not the liquid drops that you get from the grocery store.
Liquid food colors will make the fondant too wet and will not give the same intensity.
(The only exception to this rule is if you’re using an airbrush, as airbrush food colors are water based. When using an airbrush you’re not brushing and the spray is so light, it won’t hurt the fondant) - Remember that it is easier to add color to the fondant than take it out, so start with a little amounts of color and add more as you need to
- When you come to color fondant, color more Fondant than you’ll need as it’s nearly impossible to match the color again if you need a little extra fondant
- Note that the fondant colors will darken slightly overnight and will fade if Fondant is left in the light for a long time
Happy Cooking J
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July 2nd, 2010 at 6:25 am
Hi Shannon
You can definitely use cake icing spray rather than coloring gel to color fondant, but it depends on how you use the fondant.
If you make fondant to cover a cake without adding decorations built out of fondant then the spray is very good, it even allows you to color the fondant in special designs, which is more difficult if you color the fondant as described in my post.
HOWEVER – If you intend to add decoration to your cake other than just color it then I recommend using the fondant coloring method described in the post, as the entire fondant consists of the same color rather than just covered with color on the surface, which makes it much easier to work with.
Happy Cooking
July 1st, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Hi, I just had a question before I try this, I’m not sure if you’ve seen this but Micheal’s Art’s and Crafts stores have Cake icing spray paint, and I was wondering if I could use that instead of coloring the actual fondant?
Thank You,
Shannon
March 26th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I found the glycerin needed for this fondant recipe at GNC. It is a vegetable glycerine. I hope it is the same.
January 13th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Hi there
I just came accross this webpage - how do i get metallic coloured fondant?
I have seen a few pictures with metallic coloured fondant.. Also what about printed fondant - are they made to order or is it possible to make it yourself?
Thank you
January 2nd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
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December 12th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Thank You, the Fondant turned out fantastic, and was my first attempt!!!!! Great website.
December 6th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Sweet!
My brother is going to get married in two weeks.
He said he wants to have a wedding cake that has a smooth finish(he doesnt want it to be too creamy and heavy)
This fondant recipe looks easy to make (^_^). Knowing your recipe makes me more confident to design my brother’s wedding cake.
November 15th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Hi Ashley
Thank you for taking the time to update us where you found your glycerin, so many people just can’t find it.
Did you follow my “How to color fondant” post, was it easy?
You’re welcome to send me pictures of the cakes you made using my fondant recipe, I’ll be more than happy to post them on my blog.
Happy Cooking
November 15th, 2009 at 4:06 am
Look for glycerin at MICHAELS!! i looked at 7 different stores before i came upon it! good luck and happy cooking
November 13th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Hi G
Thanks for your kind words.
I’m looking forward seeing pictures of the cakes you made.
BTW - I guess you arrived to this “how to color fondant” page from my fondant recipe called “How to make fondant”.
If you didn’t I suggest you try my fondant recipe at http://thecookduke.com/fondant-recipe/
Happy Cooking
November 5th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
hi! I got a lot of weird looks when I was asking for glycerin at regular grocry stores but then I went to Michaels, the craft store, and found it easily in the cake/cupcake aisle
so check your craft stores!!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Thanks; your cakes posted here look great and I can’t wait to try my own for my Daughter’s first birthday. All your information seems simply and I will defiantly post a picture of my results. Until then thanks again.
G