Black Fondant Curse - Cake Decorating Community - Cakes We Bake2024-03-29T13:41:12Zhttps://cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/black-fondant-curse?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI agree with the shortening m…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-05-25:4635016:Comment:3782412011-05-25T14:20:21.154ZNur Ainee Muhammadhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/NurAineeMuhammad
I agree with the shortening method atho Ive never tried steaming. The weather here has a over 90%humidity evel so got to be careful with even steaming but I will try and see how it goes tho'.
I agree with the shortening method atho Ive never tried steaming. The weather here has a over 90%humidity evel so got to be careful with even steaming but I will try and see how it goes tho'. .........It evaporates very q…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-05-23:4635016:Comment:3740532011-05-23T16:19:17.997ZLynne Salmonhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LynneSalmon
<p>.........It evaporates very quickly so no alcohol is left behind............</p>
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<p>This is not totally true. For yrs we had been told that *ALL* alcohol evaporates in cooking/baking but more recent test show that only about 30-50% does :( For someone who is an alcoholic this can be a major problem. Yes, *most* of it will evaporate but there will be some left.</p>
<p>As for children eating it.........I would not be the least bit concerned as the amount there is so…</p>
<p>.........It evaporates very quickly so no alcohol is left behind............</p>
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<p>This is not totally true. For yrs we had been told that *ALL* alcohol evaporates in cooking/baking but more recent test show that only about 30-50% does :( For someone who is an alcoholic this can be a major problem. Yes, *most* of it will evaporate but there will be some left.</p>
<p>As for children eating it.........I would not be the least bit concerned as the amount there is so little:) </p>
<p>Since there is another way to solve this problem I suggest we all use it. (the oil/shortening rubdown.)</p> The easiest way to solve this…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-05-21:4635016:Comment:3703732011-05-21T05:13:52.404ZRosemary Galpinhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/RosemaryGalpin
<p>The easiest way to solve this problem is to lightly spray your fondant with 100% vegetable spray...not PAM, or any other brand that contains polymer! After spraying, you can simply use a large soft brush to go over the stubborn areas if necessary. The oil will add little taste, absorb in to the fondant, but leave the shiny dark finish you are after.</p>
<p>Alternatively you can simply brush on high ratio veg shortening. Works equally well but takes a bit longer.</p>
<p>The easiest way to solve this problem is to lightly spray your fondant with 100% vegetable spray...not PAM, or any other brand that contains polymer! After spraying, you can simply use a large soft brush to go over the stubborn areas if necessary. The oil will add little taste, absorb in to the fondant, but leave the shiny dark finish you are after.</p>
<p>Alternatively you can simply brush on high ratio veg shortening. Works equally well but takes a bit longer.</p> It evaporates very quickly so…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-04-14:4635016:Comment:3273722011-04-14T13:40:31.765ZFran Quarleshttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/FranQuarles
It evaporates very quickly so no alcohol is left behind. I have used it many times to paint with metallic dust. Just remember you only need to brush on small amounts. <br/><br/><cite>Meera said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>I have the same problem with BLACK!! </p>
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<p>I'm going to try this regular ole vodka trick!! But...does it make the fondant alchoholic then?? What if it's for a kids cake???</p>
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It evaporates very quickly so no alcohol is left behind. I have used it many times to paint with metallic dust. Just remember you only need to brush on small amounts. <br/><br/><cite>Meera said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>I have the same problem with BLACK!! </p>
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<p>I'm going to try this regular ole vodka trick!! But...does it make the fondant alchoholic then?? What if it's for a kids cake???</p>
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</blockquote> This may sound a little crazy…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-04-14:4635016:Comment:3273702011-04-14T13:38:49.910ZFran Quarleshttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/FranQuarles
<p>This may sound a little crazy but I needed to shine up my black fondant last week and didn't have a steamer so I used Pam...I lightly spray the cake and then rubbed it in. It gave a good shine and I had no mention of a change in the taste. I do plan on investing in a steamer some time soon though.</p>
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<p>This may sound a little crazy but I needed to shine up my black fondant last week and didn't have a steamer so I used Pam...I lightly spray the cake and then rubbed it in. It gave a good shine and I had no mention of a change in the taste. I do plan on investing in a steamer some time soon though.</p>
<p> </p> I have the same problem with…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-04-14:4635016:Comment:3277272011-04-14T13:14:38.329ZMizztryhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/Mizztry
<p>I have the same problem with BLACK!! </p>
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<p>I'm going to try this regular ole vodka trick!! But...does it make the fondant alchoholic then?? What if it's for a kids cake???</p>
<p>I have the same problem with BLACK!! </p>
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<p>I'm going to try this regular ole vodka trick!! But...does it make the fondant alchoholic then?? What if it's for a kids cake???</p> Rub the entire surface with a…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-04-13:4635016:Comment:3269212011-04-13T19:02:29.115ZGlenda Hugheshttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/GlendaHughes
Rub the entire surface with a paper towel with a litle shortening on it and the sugar will disapear.
Rub the entire surface with a paper towel with a litle shortening on it and the sugar will disapear. I used black fondant last nig…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-04-07:4635016:Comment:3165412011-04-07T01:58:25.168Zjeri chttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/jeric
<p>I used black fondant last night and never use any sugar with my fondant. I was making kitties for a cake for this weekend. Just put a little shortning on your hands when kneeding it and that helps too. If you do use sugar when you roll it, the steam or vodka I think is your best bet. </p>
<p>I used black fondant last night and never use any sugar with my fondant. I was making kitties for a cake for this weekend. Just put a little shortning on your hands when kneeding it and that helps too. If you do use sugar when you roll it, the steam or vodka I think is your best bet. </p> Bakers alcohol is Isopropyl,…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-04-07:4635016:Comment:3158102011-04-07T01:13:18.444ZShirley Jameshttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/ShirleyJames
Bakers alcohol is Isopropyl, we can buy it from the chemist here in New Zealand but they always ask why and only sell small quantities as the drug dealers use it to make P etc. I find vodka always works well and is cheaper.<br></br>
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<cite>Trisha Stryjewski said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/black-fondant-curse?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A316052&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4635016Comment316319"><div>Now I've heard of the vodka. My question is...regular…</div>
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Bakers alcohol is Isopropyl, we can buy it from the chemist here in New Zealand but they always ask why and only sell small quantities as the drug dealers use it to make P etc. I find vodka always works well and is cheaper.<br/>
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<cite>Trisha Stryjewski said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/black-fondant-curse?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A316052&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4635016Comment316319"><div>Now I've heard of the vodka. My question is...regular liquor store vodka? Is there such thing as bakers alcohol?</div>
</blockquote> Regular ol' vodka. Don't bot…tag:cakeswebake.com,2011-04-07:4635016:Comment:3160522011-04-07T00:33:26.019ZDeahhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/Deah
Regular ol' vodka. Don't bother with the expensive stuff though. I think everclear will work also.
Regular ol' vodka. Don't bother with the expensive stuff though. I think everclear will work also.