Can you put fondant icing on cupcakes?

Groovy, eh? Now you can carefully lay the strips across the top of each cupcake, affixing them either with a tiny bit if buttercream OR a drop of water. (Fondant is basically a sugar paste, so a little bit of water will quickly become sticky.)

What method would you use to ice cupcakes with fondant?

What method would you use to ice cupcakes with fondant?…

  1. Heat the fondant over a warm-water bath, stirring constantly, to thin it and make it pourable.
  2. If it is still too thick, thin it with a little simple sugar syrup or water.
  3. Add flavorings and colorings as desired.

Should fondant cupcake toppers be hard or soft?

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Plain fondant cutouts should stay soft for at least a day or so, often longer. Gumpaste pieces, or fondant with tylose added, will usually stay soft for at least a few hours. They will dry out faster than plain fondant so keep that in mind.

How early can I make fondant cupcake toppers?

If you need your fondant decorations or figurines to be hard, make them at least two days ahead of time and let them sit at room temperature to dry.

Can you make fondant cupcake toppers in advance?

Can you put fondant on top of buttercream?

As for buttercream, there are two general camps: meringue based or crusting . My personal preference and the preference of many cake designers is to use meringue-based buttercreams under fondant. Both will work just fine, so if you’re team American buttercream, then go for it!

What is the most important rule to follow when using fondant?

Kneading is the most important step to successfully using the fondant. As they are worked, both fondant and gum paste become more elastic and pliable. For best results, knead in small portions until the fondant is soft and pliable and then combine.

How do you stick fondant to fondant without glue?

Water. This is an easy one, and handy because you’ll generally have some on hand in the kitchen. Water can be a great “glue” for fondant. It dissolves a little of the sugar in the fondant, making it sticky, and therefore, well, makes it stick to stuff.

How far in advance can I make fondant cupcake toppers?