Making your own fondant is THE way to go. The stuff you buy in a box at the store is gross, stiff, and EXPENSIVE. I won’t lie.. it’s a little messy and may require a little patience, but again, worth it. My sister and I made these teacup birthday cakes for my niece’s birthday. She had an “Alice in Wonderland” theme. We made the teacups by baking the cake batter in glass mixing bowls. They turned out so cute! The candle you see on it is one of the coolest birthday candles I have ever seen.. when you light the top wick, it spins open, lights all the birthday candles and continues to spin and play a song. Ok, on to the fondant recipe…
Ingredients
- 16 oz. mini marshmallows
- 32 oz. powdered sugar
- 4 Tbsp. water
- 1 tsp. shortening
Instructions
- Put marshmallows, water, and shortening in a glass microwavable bowl. Cook for 20 seconds, then stir. Repeat 4 times. Pour into a mixer and mix well (I used the dough hook attachment). Add in powdered sugar a cup at a time. Mix until the shine is completely gone. The final result should not be sticky to the touch. When the fondant becomes too stiff to mix in the mixer, pull the fondant out and knead, adding more sugar if needed (you may not need to use all the sugar.. just keep adding until it becomes the consistency you like). Knead in food coloring to color.
- **NOTE: When working with fondant, keep all surfaces and hands lightly covered in shortening. If the fondant starts sticking to the surface you are working on, coat surface with more shortening. When working with fondant I am constantly dipping my hands in the shortening can. Don't use too much though.. just enough so the fondant doesn't stick.
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That is the most adorable cake I have ever seen!!! You guys are so creative!!! I'm curious to know if the kids ate the fondant as part of the frosting when you cut the cake… and where did you get the candle?
I want to try this. Your photo makes it look worth trying. So plese tell the candle? Where on earth did you find such a wonderful singing candle????
The candles can be found at: http://www.theamazingcandle.com/en/
VERY CUTE!
That turned out absolutely ADORABLE! We are actually doing an "Alice in Wonderland" 3rd birthday party as well. I have NEVER used or made fondant before. I will have to give it a try. Could you tell me what exact size and kind of mixing bowls you used to bake the cakes and some further directions. I am SO intimidated with making cakes, not good at it. But I would love to give this one a chance. If you could, could you email me some of those directions? Thank you so much. I always love turning to your blog for great recipes
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Just happened upon your blog today and I love it! I want to try everything! I have made my own fondant and use it to make cakes all the time. A lot of people I know don't like the super sweet of the marshmallow fondant, but like you I can't stand the store bought. I add some butter and a little almond extract to my marshmallow fondant. I love the taste you get and have had rave reviews. Thanks for sharing so many yummy recipes!