YUMMY TASTING FONDANT

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Looking at this cake it looks very yummy!  From what I know about cake baking there is probably a layer of buttercream under the fondant and we all know that buttercream is really good and irresistible.  The one thing that I hear about fondant is that it is tasteless.  As a self-proclaimed cake decorator I wanted to do some research to find a better tasting fondant. 

Here is one recipe that I want to try in the NEAR future along with all the marshmallow concoctions that I have seen being put together. 

Enjoy.



ROLLED BUTTERCREAM FONDANT

Ingredients


1 cup light corn syrup

1 cup shortening

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

2 pounds confectioners' sugar

Directions

1.In a large bowl, stir together the shortening and corn syrup. Mix in the salt and vanilla flavoring, then gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar until it is a stiff dough. If you are using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment. Otherwise, knead by hand. If the dough is sticky, knead in more confectioners' sugar until it is smooth. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

2.To use, roll out on a clean surface that has been dusted with confectioners' sugar until it is 1/8 inch thick or thinner if you can. Drape over frosted and chilled cakes and smooth the sides down, or cut into strips to make bows and other decorations.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 140
Total Fat: 4.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Recipe from Allrecipes.com (c)