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How to Color Fondant

10th September 2008

How to Color Fondant

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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:

  1. To color fondant so the cake looks just like you want it to
  2. 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:

  1. Roll the fondant into a ball on your counter and smash it out a bit until it’s soft and pliable
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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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  1. 1 On September 10th, 2008, Fondant Recipe – How to make fondant said:

    [...] But first, if you want to take your fondant recipe to the next level, you’re welcome to visit my post How to Color Fondant [...]

    posted on September 10th, 2008 at 11:40 am

  2. 2 On September 11th, 2008, lisa said:

    thanks for that its my daughters 3rd bday next week and i wanna make a pretty pink cake for her ill let u know how it goes

    posted on September 11th, 2008 at 5:14 am

  3. 3 On October 3rd, 2008, mufasa said:

    this so cool. thanks

    posted on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:06 am

  4. 4 On November 1st, 2008, Eugene said:

    Nice article. Thanks. :) Eugene

    posted on November 1st, 2008 at 5:39 am

  5. 5 On November 12th, 2008, LILLY said:

    LOVELY CAKES, THERE IS RECIPE USING MARSHMELLOWS THAT LOOKS MORE EASY, HAVE YOU TRY IT YET?

    posted on November 12th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

  6. 6 On November 19th, 2008, rebecca said:

    can you tell me if corn syrup can be substituted with some other ingredient???

    posted on November 19th, 2008 at 11:13 am

  7. 7 On November 24th, 2008, cosmas said:

    thanks ma alot for the teaching about fondant well am new to baking and i will like to know how to prepared spring roll and samosa all this i want you to help me send to my mail add on cosmus4red@yahoo.com
    thanks
    cosmas

    posted on November 24th, 2008 at 5:31 pm

  8. 8 On November 30th, 2008, Emmy said:

    Hey, by the concentrated icing color, do you mean food coloring? Thanks, seems like a great recipe!

    posted on November 30th, 2008 at 3:30 am

  9. 9 On December 8th, 2008, Dev said:

    Hi, I was wandering where I could get gel food coloring, and if there are any big name stores that carry it? thank you.

    posted on December 8th, 2008 at 7:31 pm

  10. 10 On December 10th, 2008, Jenny R. said:

    I was looking for blog ideas to add to my site and I found your site. I like what you have done and will be sure to check back for updates.

    posted on December 10th, 2008 at 2:44 am

  11. 11 On December 11th, 2008, Jodi said:

    I just want to say I have been searching for a FONDANT recipe and your is the by far the best and easiest! For a first timer I THANK YOU!

    posted on December 11th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

  12. 12 On December 12th, 2008, TheCookDuke said:

    No Jodi, thank you! :-)
    I’m truly happy you found this fondant recipe helpful.

    posted on December 12th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

  13. 13 On December 18th, 2008, marmoura said:

    what is vegetable shortning?

    posted on December 18th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

  14. 14 On December 23rd, 2008, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Marmoura
    Vegetable Shortening is a solid fat made from vegetable oils, such as soybean and cotton seed oil.Vegetable shortening is virtually flavorless and is used as a substituted for other fats (such as butter or margarine) in baking of pie pastry, cookies, and cakes. Shortening is ideal for pastry, since it blends well with the flour. It can be stored at room temperature for up to a year.

    BTW – if you were looking for instructions regarding how to color fondant, you can easily do it without Vegetable Shortening :-)

    posted on December 23rd, 2008 at 5:43 pm

  15. 15 On December 27th, 2008, dawn said:

    i have never made fondant before im hopeing i can do it.

    posted on December 27th, 2008 at 12:52 am

  16. 16 On December 28th, 2008, Rosana said:

    I’m a designer & never made a cake before. Can’t wait to start but I can’t seem to find Glycerin anywhere. Any ideas on where to get it? In case I can’t find it, what does the fondant do without it?

    One more question: What happens if I add food coloring to the liquid mixture instead of the already done fondant? I only need one color here for my cake.

    I will take pics and send them to you as soon as I get all the ingredients. Very excited!

    Thank you so much for your site.
    Rosana Modugno
    “Art Menace”

    posted on December 28th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

  17. 17 On December 31st, 2008, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Dawn

    When you first try to make fondant you just don’t believe how easy it is.
    Did you see the post called “how to make fondant” at http://www.thecookduke.com/fondant-recipe ?
    You can check the comments to understand how easy it is to make fondant

    Happy Cooking :-)

    posted on December 31st, 2008 at 12:09 pm

  18. 18 On January 7th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Lilly
    I did try the Marshmallows fondant, but I must admit I prefer this form of fondant much better.
    You wrote that it seems that the Marshmallows fondant is easier to make, I think that when you try to make fondant following my recipe at http://thecookduke.com/fondant-recipe/ you’ll be amazed when you realize how easy it is to make fondant :-)

    posted on January 7th, 2009 at 8:23 am

  19. 19 On January 8th, 2009, Colombia said:

    Thanks for the great info ABOUT HOW TO COLOR FONDANT. I hope you?ll follow this with some more great content.

    posted on January 8th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

  20. 20 On January 13th, 2009, susie said:

    theres these things now called color mist from wilton. and im wondering if ir will be the same has air brushing or it will damage my fondent. this the website i found it on wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3E30CC9B-475A-BAC0-5F9882E09D5A7630&killnav=1

    posted on January 13th, 2009 at 1:05 am

  21. 21 On January 15th, 2009, jordan-alice said:

    thank you so much. i’m 15 and i’m making a pig cake for my bestie for her birthday and i’ve been looking for fondant. and i needed how to colour it too because well it’s a pig. so all my thanks and this looks great and easy to make can i flavour it? instead of almond extract i think it was on the other page could i use something else? say vanilla?

    posted on January 15th, 2009 at 10:24 am

  22. 22 On January 15th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Jordan-Alice
    I’m happy to have you on my site.
    There’s no problem to replace the almond extract with vanilla, it works just as well.
    I believe you saw the other post called “how to make fondant” I’m sure you’ll do great!
    You are more than welcome to send me pictures of the pig cake when it’s done and I’ll post it here

    posted on January 15th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

  23. 23 On January 18th, 2009, karla said:

    tryin fondant for the first time making my mom birthday cake in april (PRAY FOR ME)let you know how it turns out

    posted on January 18th, 2009 at 12:55 am

  24. 24 On January 19th, 2009, Trisha said:

    I enjoy baking and am always experimenting w/various cookie recipes. But I’ve been thinking of trying to do a great cake (design). Thanks so much for the fondant recipe and coloring tips. My question is what’s the difference between using fondant and gum paste? Is one better than the other or are they just for specific uses? Thanks for your help and your great website!

    posted on January 19th, 2009 at 7:49 am

  25. 25 On January 21st, 2009, KAMMiTAH said:

    CAN YOU EAT FONDANT?

    posted on January 21st, 2009 at 2:50 am

  26. 26 On January 23rd, 2009, Mzzkim said:

    Hello Sir. I am so good with the box cakes and only prefer to use that type… would it make a difference if I wanted to decorate with fondant…and also is there a special icing color to make gold

    posted on January 23rd, 2009 at 5:51 am

  27. 27 On January 27th, 2009, Cassi said:

    I’m trying to make a cake for my sister’s baby shower, and I’m wanting to use fondant. I’m really good at making cakes an icing them, but I’ve never even attempted fondant, but I heard that buying the kind in the store pre-made tasts horrible! I’m hoping this will be easy!!

    BTW, what is glycerin??

    posted on January 27th, 2009 at 7:42 pm

  28. 28 On January 29th, 2009, Sarah said:

    Hi,

    Is it true you cannot freeze a fondant covered cake? Also, when making a cake for a special occasion, can you freeze it a couple of weeks before and then thaw and decorate it? If you make a cake a few days before do you keep it in the fridge or on the counter before decorating?

    Thanks,
    Sarah

    posted on January 29th, 2009 at 4:25 pm

  29. 29 On January 30th, 2009, shelley g said:

    I bought some glycerin from the drugstore. It doesn’t say anything about being safe for consumption. Is glycerin safe to eat? Is there a certain kind you should buy to cook with, or is it all the same?

    posted on January 30th, 2009 at 5:54 am

  30. 30 On January 30th, 2009, Dante said:

    Hi Im do glad i found you website! Im a cook/wedding planner and ive always orderd caked for brides, well my recent client has asked me to prepare her cake just like the pros for her big day. I am honord and nervous! but thanks to you easy recipe I think I can pull it off!

    posted on January 30th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

  31. 31 On January 31st, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Dante
    I’m happy you’ve decided to give it a try, I’m sure it’s going to turn out just great!
    Did you see the “how to make fondant” post on http://thecookduke.com/fondant-recipe ? I think that’s where you should start…

    posted on January 31st, 2009 at 3:50 pm

  32. 32 On January 31st, 2009, Melissa said:

    Hi,
    I was wondering if you have a recipe to make chocolate fondant? Getting ready to make your fondant in a few hours, but would like to use chocolate if there is such a recipe. I am making wedding shower cakes that look like presents. (In black and white). The shower is tomarrow. Thats the theme.

    Thanks for your help,
    Melissa

    posted on January 31st, 2009 at 8:21 pm

  33. 33 On February 1st, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Melissa
    You dont have to make a chocolate fondant for that, that’s why we color fondant :-)
    What I do is follow this fondant recipe and color it to suit my needs.
    BTW – did you see my post about how to make a gift-wrapped cake?
    I think you’ll find it handy – http://thecookduke.com/gift-wrapped-cake/

    Happy Cooking :-)

    posted on February 1st, 2009 at 8:26 am

  34. 34 On February 1st, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Shelley
    Usually the glycerin from the drugstore is safe to eat, BUT I would ask at the drugstore where you bought it just to make sure.
    I bought mine in a drugstore many times, and even I knew it’s safe, whenever buying in a new drugstore I asked again, as better sefe than sorry :-)

    posted on February 1st, 2009 at 8:57 am

  35. 35 On February 1st, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Rosana (comment 13)
    Sorry for the late reply…
    I wouldn’t recommend to make fondant without the Glycerin, you can find it on amazon as well as in most drugstores and pharmacies.
    As for the color, although you only plan on using a single color, it’s much better to add the color once the fondant is done.

    I hope you send me your pics although it took me so long to respond.

    Happy cooking :-)

    posted on February 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am

  36. 36 On February 1st, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Dev (comment number 7)

    Gel food coloring is found on amazon.

    Happy Cooking :-)

    posted on February 1st, 2009 at 2:20 pm

  37. 37 On February 1st, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Emmy (comment 7)
    Yes, it is a food coloring

    posted on February 1st, 2009 at 2:54 pm

  38. 38 On February 7th, 2009, Niche Marketing said:

    Excellent content here and a nice writing style too – keep up the great work!

    posted on February 7th, 2009 at 4:33 am

  39. 39 On February 8th, 2009, Adam said:

    Well i very much want to make a fondant cake now, i have been watching the show Ace of Cakes on the Food Network and really want to make cool cakes like that, thanks, this will help a lot!

    posted on February 8th, 2009 at 1:38 am

  40. 40 On February 9th, 2009, Julie said:

    I have the gel food colorings but Ive tried looking for specific colors like turqouise or fuschia and i cant find them in any store. Can you tell me which colors to match inorder to create those colors? Thanks

    posted on February 9th, 2009 at 7:55 am

  41. 41 On February 11th, 2009, julie swartzlander said:

    Where should we send cake photos?

    posted on February 11th, 2009 at 1:01 am

  42. 42 On February 15th, 2009, haylie said:

    Does it really matter if I use gel coloring or the drops? I only have the drops and I don’t know where to buy the gel and I need to make the cake soon. Will the drops really ruin the fondunt?

    posted on February 15th, 2009 at 5:37 am

  43. 43 On February 15th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Haylie

    I usually use coloring gel, but coloring drops should be good as well.
    I wouldn’t delay making any cake because of that, use your coloring drops to color your perfect fondant.
    Looking forward for pictures of the fondant you made.

    Happy Cooking :-)

    posted on February 15th, 2009 at 7:51 am

  44. 44 On February 21st, 2009, Ashleigh said:

    I’m looking forward to trying this recipe for my niece’s first birthday cake next month! I’ll send pictures if it turns out okay!
    BTW-you can get glycerin at Hobby Lobby!

    posted on February 21st, 2009 at 10:26 pm

  45. 45 On March 2nd, 2009, Alli said:

    Hi!
    I was wondering if fondant is okay to use with regular store bought boxed cakes. Or should I make it from scratch?

    posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm

  46. 46 On March 3rd, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Alli

    It’s perfectly fine to use fondant with regular store bought boxed cakes, although making it from scratch is much more fun…

    Happy Cooking :-)

    posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 8:36 am

  47. 47 On March 8th, 2009, Vin David said:

    Glycerine used for fondant is edible and so are food coloring gels and the fondant itself. Why would anyone dress a cake with fondant that is inedible and then have to peel it off before eating it :)

    The easiest place to buy glycerine is Walmart in their Pharmacy OTC remedies area and the food gels can be found in tubes in the cake decoration isle. A lot of big name supermarkets also carry the gels which are a lot better than the liquids. The good part is that the gels can be used wherever liquid drops are used but not vice-versa…

    posted on March 8th, 2009 at 5:22 am

  48. 48 On March 9th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Julie

    I don’t mix colors, you can find both turquoise or fuchsia on amazom.

    Happy Cooking :)

    posted on March 9th, 2009 at 10:11 am

  49. 49 On March 9th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Cosmas

    Your wish is my command ?
    Added 3 Samosa Recipes just for you:

    http://thecookduke.com/samosa-recipe/ – Vegetarian Samosa Recipe

    http://thecookduke.com/samosa-recipe2/ – Meat Samosa Recipe

    http://thecookduke.com/samosa-recipe3/ – Fish Samosa Recipe

    Happy Cooking :)

    posted on March 9th, 2009 at 10:40 am

  50. 50 On March 10th, 2009, Curlie said:

    I am going to try your fondant recipe tomorrow and color it too. Can’t wait to get started.

    posted on March 10th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

  51. 51 On March 11th, 2009, tonia said:

    How do i get cream colour for my fondant

    posted on March 11th, 2009 at 2:54 pm

  52. 52 On March 20th, 2009, nikki said:

    mam thank you so much u help me a lot..ill post it my 1st fondant cake

    posted on March 20th, 2009 at 12:29 pm

  53. 53 On March 30th, 2009, heather said:

    good morning.. when you make cut outs from your fondant can you freeze the decorations in advance for less work later.. and if so how much earlier can you make them?? can they freeze for a month or a year.. thank you in advance for your help

    posted on March 30th, 2009 at 2:06 pm

  54. 54 On March 31st, 2009, pam smith said:

    does it matter if its placed in the fridge or should it be kept out on the counter top somewhere? and you talk about storing it afterwords, i would like to use it right away, should there be a waiting period for me to use it right away. and also when do you think is the best time to use it.

    posted on March 31st, 2009 at 5:18 am

  55. 55 On April 9th, 2009, Priya said:

    I have made the fondent day before yesterday according to the recipe. It came very well. Then I have stored it witha air tight box. When I tried to use it back yesterday It was hard. IS that I microwaved for few seconds. But Afetr that it was too sticky so I put some more icing suger and mixed with it. After that when I try to role it I couldnt do it properly and when I try to make the flowers its melting. What I have to do now. (With your recipe I have mixed some glycerin as well)

    And IS the Fondant and the suger gum paste same?

    Thanx

    posted on April 9th, 2009 at 9:37 am

  56. 56 On April 15th, 2009, Sarah said:

    Thanks i didnt know how to use fondant recipe until this post!

    posted on April 15th, 2009 at 12:40 am

  57. 57 On April 23rd, 2009, Jennifer said:

    This site has been very helpful, thank you so much!

    posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 12:23 am

  58. 58 On April 23rd, 2009, naughtyjandra said:

    Ma’am u just made my day, My mother is the only one that can do fondant and she is all the way to Miami and i live in Vegas, my birthday is coming and finally i can do something cool for my self, thank u so much!!!!!!!!!!!! and may i contact u if i have any questions??

    posted on April 23rd, 2009 at 4:51 pm

  59. 59 On April 27th, 2009, Donna said:

    Thanks so much for your web site! It has made all of my childrens cakes great!

    posted on April 27th, 2009 at 8:05 pm

  60. 60 On May 4th, 2009, omolola said:

    Tonia,to get a cream color from your fondant, make a pit on your fondant,using a toothpick add dots of little of golden icing color and knead until even spread color.

    posted on May 4th, 2009 at 11:53 am

  61. 61 On May 7th, 2009, anna said:

    hi there.
    i am supposed to be making a wedding cake for a friend but have never made fondant. she would like it to be a chocolate cake with brown or preferrably chocolate fondant. is that possible? can you add a bit of coco powder to the recipe? or do you use coco extract and color it brown?? thanks!!

    posted on May 7th, 2009 at 5:54 am

  62. 62 On May 26th, 2009, Abcde said:

    Could u give me some color mixe recpies like how to color fondant pink, orange, and yellow.

    posted on May 26th, 2009 at 2:57 am

  63. 63 On May 26th, 2009, Jozee said:

    thanks so much for this fondant recipe. your directions were very well and easy to understand. I’m excited to get started where do you get gel food coloring. If you omit a bit of water from the fondant recipe can you incorrporate the liquid food coloring at that time of it is to be all one color?

    posted on May 26th, 2009 at 6:59 pm

  64. 64 On June 5th, 2009, Nadia said:

    I need to make black fondant. I would like to use gel coloring if there is the color black available, but if i do have to mix it will it still turn out nice? An earlier post said not to mix them.

    posted on June 5th, 2009 at 5:12 pm

  65. 65 On June 7th, 2009, Marwa said:

    what about powder colours….how would i use it to colour fondant?!!!

    posted on June 7th, 2009 at 11:01 pm

  66. 66 On June 8th, 2009, Nicole said:

    Where do you buy the glycerin?

    posted on June 8th, 2009 at 2:58 am

  67. 67 On June 10th, 2009, Berline.K said:

    Thank youso much. those how to color fondant instructions help to me make better my cake decorations. God bless you.

    posted on June 10th, 2009 at 9:45 pm

  68. 68 On June 11th, 2009, Veronica said:

    Hi, If i cover my cake with fondant on friday and put it in the fridge overnight for saturday, will it become too hard?
    How long can this fondant recipe last?

    posted on June 11th, 2009 at 3:34 pm

  69. 69 On June 13th, 2009, Tori said:

    I really thank you for this “how to color fondant” post, but i need a recipe for gum paste,butter cream icing, modleing chocolate,royal icing, and how to make a pipping bag. plz someone

    posted on June 13th, 2009 at 3:40 pm

  70. 70 On June 20th, 2009, Mikayla said:

    Can i use normal food coloring to color the fondant instead of the fancy icing coloring?

    Thanks…
    Mikayla

    posted on June 20th, 2009 at 11:21 pm

  71. 71 On June 24th, 2009, raisa said:

    will i be okay if i use gel food coloring on marshmellow fondant?

    posted on June 24th, 2009 at 5:29 am

  72. 72 On June 24th, 2009, jazmyn said:

    thanx so much for showin me how to make the fondant

    posted on June 24th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

  73. 73 On June 24th, 2009, jazmyn said:

    were do u get the icing colors you use to color fondant?

    posted on June 24th, 2009 at 10:49 pm

  74. 74 On June 27th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Mikayla

    Regular food coloring will do fine, although gel food coloring does better :)
    When you look at the price you’ll notice there’s not a big different between the two, so if you’re buying it just for the fondant I’d recommend buying the gel.
    If you already have liquid food coloring you can easily use it and still get great results.

    Happy Cooking :)

    posted on June 27th, 2009 at 6:35 am

  75. 75 On June 27th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Nadia

    I’m not sure what earlier post you’re referring to, but there’s no problem in using black coloring gel if you want to get a black fondant.

    Happy Cooking :)

    posted on June 27th, 2009 at 6:53 am

  76. 76 On June 27th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Omolola
    Thanks for answering Tonia’s question, your involvement is heart worming.

    Happy Cooking :)

    posted on June 27th, 2009 at 7:09 am

  77. 77 On July 7th, 2009, Sooz said:

    I just found the website and I am excited! Thank you so much for so freely sharing your expertise and posting pictures, etc. As others have posted, I’ve never made fondant before, and am just beginning this “artistic” journey, and I am thrilled with your website!!

    I haven’t explored all of your site yet, but hopefully, you will have instructions (and photos!) of how to roll out the fondant and how to place it on a cake and smoooooooth it so it looks great!

    Again, many thanks!
    Sooz

    posted on July 7th, 2009 at 6:49 am

  78. 78 On July 7th, 2009, Nikki L said:

    How long will the fondant keep before it is no good?

    posted on July 7th, 2009 at 4:57 pm

  79. 79 On July 10th, 2009, Robert said:

    Can you substitute splenda for the confectionary sugar in this fondant recipe?

    Thanks Robert

    posted on July 10th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

  80. 80 On July 10th, 2009, G- said:

    Fondant recipe question: I am making a very moist cake-it has amaretto drizzled over the cake. Is it recommended to ice the cake first and then cover with fondant to prevent the moist cake from making the fondant wet or sticky? Should I even put fondant over frosting or icing?

    posted on July 10th, 2009 at 7:45 pm

  81. 81 On July 11th, 2009, Melissa said:

    I would like to shape something out of Fondant and give it a smell and flavor. How would I be able to do that?? I’m trying to get a smell and flavor like tobacco smoke.

    posted on July 11th, 2009 at 4:44 am

  82. 82 On July 11th, 2009, Megan said:

    This is and amazing website! I have read the posts on how to make fondant and how to color fondant, lets just say cake boss and ace of cakes have inspired me. I have a birthday coming up and am tempted to make my own cake! I do have one question, is fondant a sturdy material, or flimsy and hard to apply?

    Thanks,
    Megan

    posted on July 11th, 2009 at 6:17 am

  83. 83 On July 14th, 2009, A said:

    hi,

    ur site is absolutely wonderful…plz can u tell me if i can use corn oil instead of shortening for your fondant recipe as its not available

    posted on July 14th, 2009 at 7:17 pm

  84. 84 On July 17th, 2009, Kate said:

    When you’re working with fondant, can you over do handling it? I am excited to try making this fondant recipe, but just want to make sure you can’t wreak it by overhandling it.

    posted on July 17th, 2009 at 1:49 am

  85. 85 On July 20th, 2009, jenn said:

    i have read that some use powder coloring to color fondant and you dont

    posted on July 20th, 2009 at 12:08 am

  86. 86 On July 20th, 2009, Sofie said:

    Hello,im making a cake for my dad because his birthday is coming up and i waz wondering if you had any decoration tips or techniques you could share,and i would also would lyk to thank you soo much with the fondant recipe :)

    posted on July 20th, 2009 at 5:12 am

  87. 87 On July 27th, 2009, Brenon said:

    I just read your post on how to make fondant, and now how to color it and I can’t wait to make it! I’m making a ladybug cake for my daughter’s 1st birthday in 2 weeks. It’s my first attempt at making a fancy cake, but this recipe seems easy enough :) Thanks so much! I’ll send pictures if it’s a success. ;)

    posted on July 27th, 2009 at 8:08 am

  88. 88 On August 4th, 2009, Frances O. said:

    Thank you so much for posting your fondant recipe! I was able to make a golf themed cake for my boyfriend’s birthday and he absolutely loved it.

    I have never done anything like it before, and it worked out, so thanks for all the pictures and detailed instructions!

    –Sorry, I would’ve sent pics. but I didn’t see an email. Anyways, THANKS AGAIN and have a good one.

    posted on August 4th, 2009 at 12:07 am

  89. 89 On August 9th, 2009, leash said:

    I just read your how to make fondant recipe and I’ve always wanted to make a really nice looking cake. However, I have always hated having to use that normal store-bought icing. I can’t wait to try it out, thank you.

    posted on August 9th, 2009 at 11:07 pm

  90. 90 On August 19th, 2009, Alicia said:

    How to color fondant is easy, but where do I find glycerin? :)

    posted on August 19th, 2009 at 3:48 pm

  91. 91 On August 26th, 2009, someone . . . said:

    Thanks. I’ve made three cakes with this fondante recipie, and they all turned out great and delicous. I’d send you photos, but they were eate before I could have taken them.

    posted on August 26th, 2009 at 2:22 am

  92. 92 On August 28th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi
    When the cake is finished before you had the chance to take a picture is the best compliment for the chef.
    No doubt you had a great success with this fondant recipe, I’ll wait for pictures of your next cake :)

    Happy Cooking

    posted on August 28th, 2009 at 6:41 am

  93. 93 On September 5th, 2009, Chelsea said:

    Thank you so much for the fondant recipe and color! I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m making my first “real” cake in one week and I’m so excited to make it! I’ll send pictures if it turns out well =) again, thanks so much! And a VERY happy cooking!

    posted on September 5th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

  94. 94 On September 9th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    Hi Chelsea

    Thank you for your kind words!
    I’m sure you’re going to make great cakes, I’m looking forward recieving your pictures.

    Happy Cooking :)

    BTW – I’d appreciate if you can tell me where you found the glycerin as many readers are asking

    thanks,

    posted on September 9th, 2009 at 6:46 pm

  95. 95 On September 12th, 2009, Michelle said:

    Hi!
    I found glycerin at a natural foods store in town. And I live in a small town, too, so I was pretty excited to find it without having to drive for an hour to a baking supply store. Just make sure the glycerin specifies food grade, as it is also used in soap making and cosmetics at different grades. I’m decorating today, so I’ll send pictures!!!

    posted on September 12th, 2009 at 1:56 pm

  96. 96 On October 7th, 2009, Tracey said:

    Hello!
    I am looking so forward to making your fondant & hopefully a dazzling Birthday cake!
    Can you tell me how long in advance the fondant can be prepared if stored in an air tight container in the fridge?

    posted on October 7th, 2009 at 6:22 pm

  97. 97 On October 13th, 2009, Angela said:

    I am so excited to start making my own cake….i will be doing it for my sister’s babyshower and i hope it comes out great….thanks for the tips

    posted on October 13th, 2009 at 5:03 am

  98. 98 On October 20th, 2009, Chencinge said:

    Can you help me – how to color fondant to be dark black? i don’t want it pale because of the white color recieved from your fondant recipe…

    posted on October 20th, 2009 at 10:51 am

  99. 99 On October 23rd, 2009, fondant said:

    This is my second time here. my first time was trying your :how to make fondant” and it was great, now after i loved your fondant recipe I came to see how to color fondant.
    Sounds so easy i’ll definately give it a try

    posted on October 23rd, 2009 at 2:53 pm

  100. 100 On October 25th, 2009, Annonomus said:

    I just read your blog it’s amazing how do you get fondant to stay in a sertan spot like standing up straight do you wrap it around metal to make it stay?

    posted on October 25th, 2009 at 1:02 am

  101. 101 On November 4th, 2009, Glowering said:

    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

    posted on November 4th, 2009 at 8:17 pm

  102. 102 On November 5th, 2009, Christi said:

    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!!

    posted on November 5th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

  103. 103 On November 13th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    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 :)

    posted on November 13th, 2009 at 10:21 am

  104. 104 On November 15th, 2009, Ashley said:

    Look for glycerin at MICHAELS!! i looked at 7 different stores before i came upon it! good luck and happy cooking :)

    posted on November 15th, 2009 at 4:06 am

  105. 105 On November 15th, 2009, TheCookDuke said:

    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 :)

    posted on November 15th, 2009 at 7:10 pm

  106. 106 On December 6th, 2009, jhermyn said:

    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.

    posted on December 6th, 2009 at 4:38 pm

  107. 107 On December 12th, 2009, Gina said:

    Thank You, the Fondant turned out fantastic, and was my first attempt!!!!! Great website.

    posted on December 12th, 2009 at 9:30 am

  108. 108 On January 2nd, 2010, Fondant Recipe - Amy Johnson’s experience | www.thecookduke.com said:

    [...] better understanding on how to color fondant you can view my post named “how to color fondant” and for all of you who hadn’t try yet – You’re welcome to try my fondant [...]

    posted on January 2nd, 2010 at 6:11 pm

  109. 109 On January 13th, 2010, Mae said:

    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 :)

    posted on January 13th, 2010 at 10:20 pm

  110. 110 On March 26th, 2010, Angel said:

    I found the glycerin needed for this fondant recipe at GNC. It is a vegetable glycerine. I hope it is the same.

    posted on March 26th, 2010 at 10:04 pm

  111. 111 On April 9th, 2010, Jessica said:

    Thanks for this great fondant recipe! I do have a hard time coloring this fondant to make a true black or red. Can you give me some tips in that regard?
    Thanks!

    posted on April 9th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

  112. 112 On April 19th, 2010, ghbmv said:

    i am on the bridge about doing this fondant recipe again, i tried a different fondant reciepe last time and it came out cracked,altough it was eaten by 4,5 and 6 year olds so i dont think they really cared!:) But this time its for my nannys birthday… so im not so sure…
    well thanks anyways!
    GHBMV

    posted on April 19th, 2010 at 8:11 pm

  113. 113 On April 26th, 2010, Sharon said:

    Your cakes are BEAUTIFUL!

    Is it possible to color fondant using natural food colorings? My family has to avoid artificial colors, but I don’t think they make natural versions of the concentrated colorings usually used with fondant – I’ve only found the drop-by-drop kind.

    posted on April 26th, 2010 at 6:10 pm

  114. 114 On April 27th, 2010, Erin said:

    I would like to get a head start on the fondant and fondant decorations for my sons b-day cake. If I store the fondant in an airtight container how long will it last? Also, how far in advance can I pre make cut out decorations? Thanks for your help? I am so excited to try this out!

    posted on April 27th, 2010 at 1:12 pm

  115. 115 On May 3rd, 2010, Laura said:

    Hi, i would just like to know if you need leave the fondant out over night before useing it?

    posted on May 3rd, 2010 at 4:40 pm

  116. 116 On July 1st, 2010, Shannon K. said:

    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

    posted on July 1st, 2010 at 10:58 pm

  117. 117 On July 2nd, 2010, TheCookDuke said:

    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 :)

    posted on July 2nd, 2010 at 6:25 am

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