How to Make Rolled Buttercream Fondant - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of baking and cake decorating, you've probably heard of rolled buttercream fondant. This versatile and delicious icing has become a popular choice for covering and decorating cakes, as it not only looks great, but also tastes amazing. Whether you're a professional baker or a home enthusiast, incorporating rolled buttercream fondant into your cake creations is sure to impress your friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup shortening
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 45
  • Yield: 3 pounds of fondant

  • In a large bowl, stir together shortening and corn syrup. Mix in salt and vanilla flavoring, then gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until it is a stiff dough. If you are using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment. Otherwise, knead by hand. If the dough is sticky, knead in more confectioners' sugar until it is smooth. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
  • To use: Roll fondant out on a clean surface that has been dusted with confectioners' sugar until 1/8-inch thick. Drape over frosted and chilled cakes and smooth the sides down, or cut into strips to make bows and other decorations.
  • Nutrition

    140 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 31mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1mg

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