I may have a long way to go in terms of fondant decorating, but it's still better than my piping skills. And all cake needs a beautiful frosting finish. Without it, it's a bread. So, fondant it is for my Via who's turning 1.
It is difficult to make fondant. It takes time, and a very patient person to slowly stir in the icing sugar into the melted marshmallow. And that's already the easiest recipe. You want it as smooth and as white as possible. I have recently dropped the vanilla extract and replaced it with lemon to make it immaculately white. I have also skipped the salt to prevent it from feeling grainy. Then it is time to knead, and knead, and knead. This could be an enjoyable experience, depending on how good you prepped your fondant. The rest is child's play.
For Via's cake, I came prepared and watched videos online to teach me how to make alphabet blocks and a clown. It's another Gymboree party for our youngest!
And I think I got this one in the bag.
Did you also know that fondant makes a good clay for your toddler to play around with?
When I am experimenting, I let Caitlin have some fondant for her to roll out and make into all sorts of shapes. That also means she lets me be because her hands are busy.
Fondants aren't as bad as when I first began making it after all. I am growing to love it more than I hate it. And I hope fondant will love my daughters more and vice versa.
What are you playing with lately?
- Mommy Smiley
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