Fondant Decorations on Buttercream

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey on February 18, 2010 at 11:18am

Thanks Sherry! I can attach the decorations the morning of the baby shower.

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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on February 18, 2010 at 5:05pm

I had the exact same question and posted it a little while back. Trust me - you can just use a little bit of water on the fondant and then stick it right to the buttercream. I refrigerated my cake beforehand so the buttercream had crusted nicely. The decorations stayed on very well, even while transporting over bumpy roads. :)

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Permalink Reply by Lynne Salmon on February 18, 2010 at 5:10pm

If you choose to use b'cream as Sherry mentioned - pipe an open circle w/tip 3 or so. This will allow suction to be created holding the item on better. Don't make your fondant decos too thick....less than 1/4" (the thickness of a cake circle) is about right.
Yes, a light brushing of water or gum glue will work also.

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey on February 23, 2010 at 8:40am

Thanks Eileen and Lynne! Great advice!

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Permalink Reply by Party Flavors Custom Cakes on February 23, 2010 at 10:52pm

Just a dab of buttercream will do. If you are laying a flat piece that is thin sometimes just pressing it on will make it hold. If not just brush lightly with water.

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