Silver Anniversary Cake
Teresa contacted me about a cake for her parents’ 25th wedding anniversary. She wanted to use the invitation below for inspiration. I knew I would...
Tag : Fondant
Fondant Reviews ─ Sylvia Weinstock
by Edward Elric
Sylvia Weinstock, the Queen of cakes, once said “I don’t do fondant.” Well I guess she’s changed her tune, because I see a lot of...
On Fondant, Gumpaste, Pastillage, and Mexican Paste
by Edward Elric
Between fondant, gumpaste, and pastillage, not to mention marzipan, Mexican paste and chocolate clay, it’s easy to get confused about sugar paste terminology. Throw in...
Tricks of the Trade: Reviving Old Fondant
by Edward Elric
When fondant is good, it’s good. Good fondant gives your cake a perfectly smooth and flawless finish. If kept air tight, fondant lasts forever, but...
Easiest Ever Edible Glue
by Edward Elric
This recipe for edible glue could not be any easier, and you probably already have all the components on hand. Yield: About 1/2 cup of...
Yes! You Can (and Sometimes Should) Refrigerate Your Fondant-Covered Cakes!
by Edward Elric
More than any other question, people ask me about refrigerating their fondant-covered cakes. I, like many people, was taught that you can’t refrigerate fondant. And so,...
10 Things You Should Know About Fondant
by Edward Elric
Whether you’re a bride, a cake-curious baker, or a cake design professional, there is a lot to know about fondant. There are many things I...