Classic Fondant

Transform your cakes into stunning masterpieces with this Classic Fondant recipe! Perfect for both beginner and professional bakers, this homemade fondant is silky smooth, delightfully pliable, and easy to work with, making it ideal for covering cakes or creating intricate decorations. Made with simple ingredients like powdered sugar, gelatin, and glycerin, this recipe ensures a flawless finish with a touch of subtle sweetness from vanilla extract. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you'll enjoy a lump-free, professional-quality fondant that's customizable to any occasion. Whether you're crafting wedding cakes, birthday creations, or holiday treats, this fondant recipe is your go-to for achieving bakery-level results right in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 900 grams Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons Gelatin
• 60 milliliters Cold water
• 120 milliliters Glucose syrup or corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons Glycerin
• 1 tablespoon Shortening
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Directions

Step 1

Sift the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl and set aside. This will help ensure your fondant is lump-free.

Step 2

In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it stand for about 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to absorb the water and bloom.

Step 3

Place the gelatin mixture in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is clear.

Step 4

Add the glucose syrup or corn syrup, glycerin, shortening, vanilla extract, and salt to the dissolved gelatin. Stir gently until the shortening is melted and the ingredients are combined into a smooth liquid.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the powdered sugar. Pour the liquid gelatin mixture into the well.

Step 6

Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a dough begins to form. Knead the fondant by hand when it becomes too stiff to stir, incorporating as much of the powdered sugar as needed until the fondant is smooth and pliable but not sticky.

Step 7

If the fondant is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar. If it’s too stiff, add a little water, a few drops at a time, until you achieve the desired consistency.

Step 8

Wrap the fondant tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help the texture improve and become easier to handle.

Step 9

Roll out the fondant to your desired thickness for covering cakes or cut into shapes for decorations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1142.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4116.8

Total Fat 12.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 165.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1020.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Total Sugars 972.7g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 13.1mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 37.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.6%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 97.4%