I somehow got talked into making my daughter’s wedding cake. Of course the best cake designs use fondant, so I’ve been doing my homework. After reading reviews on all the different types of fondant, their ease of use and taste, I learned that the highest rated fondant that didn’t break the bank was homemade marshmallow fondant. The wedding isn’t until March, but since I’ve never used fondant before, I decided I needed to start practicing now. I want her cake to be beautiful! So I made up a batch tonight. It has to sit overnight, so no idea on how well it works, but as far as how it looks and tastes: excellent! I can’t wait to start playing with it!!
Marshmallow Fondant
Ingredients
16 oz white marshmallows
2 tbsp. water
2 lb. powdered sugar
Directions
Melt marshmallows and water in a double boiler or microwave. If melting in a microwave, cook 30 seconds at a time, stirring each time, until marshmallows are completely melted. Add more water if needed.
Place half of the sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the middle.
Pour melted marshmallow in and mix.
Add remaining sugar and continue kneading. (add more powdered sugar in tablespoons as you are kneading. Micture should not be sticky)
TIPS
Grease your hands and the bowl.
Let fondant rest overnight. It will be pretty stiff when you try to knead it again, but it can be microwaved for five to ten seconds (start off with 5) and it will soften right up and be perfect for rolling out and playing with.
Discard all the crusty residues.
TO USE
If fondant is too hard, place about 30 seconds in microwave. Dust work table with cornstarch, and knead for a couple of minutes.
Then roll as thin as you want with rolling pin dusted in cornstarch. To avoid it from stickin to your work surface, turn rolled dough frequently, and continue dusting with cornstarch until you have reached desired thinness.
To color: Separate small amounts of fondant & color with paste food colours to the desired tone. Knead until colour is smooth and completely uniform. For easier coloring, if you are coloring it all the same color, you can add color to marshmallow mixture before pouring into powdered sugar.
This fondant does not set fast at all. When you have formed your flowers, set them on a curved surface so they don’t loose their shape (hang them upside down) It will not be as perfect as Gum Paste, but it will work. Also, start making flowers at least two days in advance to allow them to set. 5 months ago