Have you ever heard me say I’m not a cake decorator? I mean at all! Over 15-plus-years as a professional pastry chef, I was rarely in the position where I had to decorate a cake — never mind covering the thing in fondant.
So, why make marshmallow fondant? More traditional rolled fondant recipes require a few more ingredients and you more than likely won’t have them on hand. Marshmallow Fondant is a bag of marshmallows and icing sugar, That’s all you need.
Making your own fondant is inexpensive and fast. I have a great tip on fondant making and coloring on this post for my traditional Fondant recipe.
Marshmallow Fondant is perfect for adding accents to your cupcakes. You can create the daisy cutouts with the Fox Run Daisy Fondant Plunger Cutter Set. You can create the leaves with the Ateco Narrow Leaf and Curved Leaf Fondant Cutters. If you are looking for spooky Halloween/zombie decorations then check out Zombie Cupcakes. There are fondant tutorials and fondant inspiration everywhere, and you can use them to create awesome cupcake decorations with this recipe. Plus, Ive been told it tastes good too!
When I originally came across this Marshmallow Fondant recipe on LilaLoa, I was intimidated. It didn’t sound easy at all. Plus if you have ever worked with marshmallows before you know how incredibly sticky they are. I decided to dive in anyways. I wanted Marshmallow Fondant!
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I am not a big fan of fondant. It can look awesome and beautiful but I equate it to eating plastic. Yuck! I often hear people ask if it is edible, and have even heard someone ask if it was plastic. For these reasons, I’ve always steered clear of fondant.
Marshmallow Fondant – add pizzazz to your cakes and cupcakes with Marshmallow Fondant – a tasty marshmallow-powdered sugar concoction that you can mold and cut into awesome or spooky decorations.
How to Decorate a Cake with Fondant?
- Cover your cake in a thin layer of buttercream frosting to create a crumb coat. For more info check out my How to Do A Crumb Coat.
- Roll out marshmallow fondant on a surface dusted with powdered sugar or cornstarch. If your fondant is hard you can microwave it for a few seconds to soften it so it is easy to roll.
- Using your rolling pin gently drape the fondant over the cake
- Using your hands press and shape the fondant to the sides of the cake until smooth.
- Cut off any excess fondant. Tuck what remains under the cake and smooth it out to look flush.
Help! Why Does My Marshmallow Fondant Suck?
FAQ
How long does it take for marshmallow fondant to harden?
How long does fondant need to set?
Is marshmallow fondant better than rolled fondant?
How to make Marshmallow fondant?
Marshmallows fondant is quicker and easier to make because the first step is already done for you when you use marshmallows that are already made. Basically, all you need to do is melt down the marshmallows, then add a little water and powdered sugar to get it to the right consistency.
How do you make Marshmallow fondant in the microwave?
An easy recipe for marshmallow fondant that only requires a few ingredients! Add the marshmallows into a microwave-proof mixing bowl. Pour the water over the top and mix together to coat the marshmallows. Microwave for 1 minute. Using a silicone spatula, stir the mixture until it’s fully melted.
How long does it take to make homemade Marshmallow fondant?
Homemade marshmallow fondant is such an easy recipe for cake decorating. It tastes delicious and makes your cakes look amazing! All it takes is 4 simple ingredients and about 15 minutes. After trying homemade marshmallow fondant, you’ll never return to store-bought fondant again!
How long does it take to make homemade fondant?
Fast: Only takes about 10 minutes to make homemade fondant! Texture: This fondant is perfectly smooth, pliable, and can be made any color you’d like! It is perfect for cake decorating! Microwave: Place marshmallows and water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave.