Fondant Icing

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Fondant icing can be made from scratch with confectioners' sugar, glucose, and glycerin for a super smooth covering on cakes. Perfect for decorating birthday cakes!

Submitted by Marlene
Updated on November 15, 2023
a cake covered with a smooth layer of white fondant with a yellow fondant ribbon and daisies
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
Enough fondant to cover 1 (10-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin

  • ¼ cup cold water

  • ½ cup glucose syrup

  • 1 tablespoon glycerin

  • 2 tablespoons shortening

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 8 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Combine gelatin and cold water; let stand until thick. Place gelatin mixture in top of double boiler and heat until dissolved.

  2. Add glucose and glycerin; mix well. Stir in shortening and just before completely melted, remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Mixture should cool until lukewarm.

  3. Place 4 cups confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and using a wooden spoon, stir in lukewarm gelatin mixture. Mix in a little more sugar, in batches, until stickiness disappears. Knead in remaining sugar until fondant is smooth, pliable and does not stick to your hands. If fondant is too soft, add more sugar; if too stiff, add water (a drop at a time). Use fondant immediately or store in airtight container in fridge. When ready to use, bring to room temperature and knead again until soft.

  4. Use fondant immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to use, bring to room temperature and knead again until soft.

Recipe Tips

Glucose and glycerin can be found at most cake decorating supply stores. 

You can color the fondant with 3 drops of food coloring.

Roll fondant out to 1/4-inch thickness for best results. 

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

293 Calories
2g Fat
70g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 293
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 70g 25%
Total Sugars 61g
Protein 0g 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Potassium 2mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.