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CAKESHERWAY
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Joined: Apr 05, 2007
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Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:56 pm |
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Hi! I have a girl who wants a cake (done in Fondant) but she is concerned about the tast. I have never worked with fondant and so I will do a practice cake or two before but am VERY concerned about the tast!
Do any of you have a recipe for good/great tasting fondant?? I did a search but it really didn't help. Thanks for any suggestions! |
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missyek
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Joined: Feb 21, 2005
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Location: Rochester, NY
Birthday: Feb 25
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Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:06 pm |
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MMF tastes just like marshmallows and Satin Ice brand has a nice vanilla taste. Just don't get the Wilton brand. Also, taste is not everything--there is also the texture issue--most people have a tough time with the idea of chewing their icing which sometimes gets mixed in with the taste issue. So even if you have a great tasting fondant, people still may not care for it because of the texture. |
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2yummy
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Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:07 pm |
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ditto, try the mmf recipe on this site. It is easy to make and most people like the taste of it. |
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KonfectionKonnection
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Location: Indiana
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Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:37 pm |
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You might also consider RBC (rolled buttercream). It seems to blend w/ the buttercream really well and is easy to make. I like the MMF also, but it is a litte chewier and some people don't like it. (I'm easy to please--RBC, MMF, BC . . . .)  |
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trombonekaren
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Joined: Mar 29, 2006
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Location: Texas
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Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:40 pm |
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You can always do a nice layer of buttercream under the fondant - I think most people leave the fondant on the plate anyway. MMF tastes like those orange circus peanuts I think... |
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melysa
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Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:45 pm |
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i used to use mmf, but think the flavor is more appealing to children than the adult taste pallette. try satin ice brand. it is more costly, but so wonderul. the taste, texture, consistency...its all great, and worth it to me. you can call the manufacturer, and ask for a sample. sometimes they will mail out a small packet. i order from www.intotheoven.com and recieve my order within 3-4 days. i buy the 20lb container for 49.95 and it will go a LONG way, you get more coverage out of it than mmf , by far. the shipping for my zip code is only $11 it also comes in colors and dark chocolate. yum yum. |
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melysa
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Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:47 pm |
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when i use satin ice, i RARELY see it left on the plates. people seem to gobble it up...at least in my neck of the woods, people dont know what it is to dislike fondant- guess its cause i give em' the best  spoiled rotten people LOL |
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Sugarbunz
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:43 pm |
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Well, I am a newbie, but I have not found a fondant that I've liked yet. I've tried Satin Ice (can't get over the play-dough smell, and it leaves a residue in your mouth); MMF (Fluff and marshmallow version), AND Toba Garrett's recipe. It's not to say that these taste horrible, but my issue with it (as I think is true of most people), is the texture. I just can't get over it. IT's funny, but on Petite fours I can tolerate it, just not on a big ole hunk of cake. That's not to say I'm anti-fondant; I LOVE the look, but just make sure I put a good layer of buttercream on it as well. I want to try RBC, but am intimidated by the part that says "use a professional mixer" of which I do not have. (I have a 25 yo Oster with no paddle attachment). Next, I will try the jello version of it. |
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cakesbyjess
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Location: Ohio
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Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:52 pm |
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I love Massa Grischuna fondant ... I think it tastes much better than any other fondant I've tasted (I've never tasted MMF ... it sounds great, though!). It's on the pricey side, but I think it's worth it. I order it from the manufacturer, Albert Uster Imports. |
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suzmazza
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:50 am |
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I prefer to buy Pettinice fondant if you are looking for prepackaged. I think the taste is much better than the others, and super easy to work with. Its not a fondant that dries out very fast, so cracks are less likely. Also the Marshmallow Fondant that is listed on this site is not bad when some extract is added. I added almond to mine, and it was delicious! MMF is a little harder to work with if you are a first timer. |
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Kayakado
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Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:14 am |
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My cat and I both like the taste of satin ice vanilla |
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lapazlady
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Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:31 am |
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I use MMF, and most people take it off. It's not the taste, it's the texture. I'm also, still looking for a good fondant. I'm going to try the newest one posted on CC, this weekend. I'll post the response to it, both flavor and ease in working with it. (Michele Foster's (aka Sugarflowers) Delicious Fondant) |
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terri-jo
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Joined: Feb 27, 2007
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:34 am |
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I didn't see what neck of the woods you're from, so this probably wont apply. However...Here in Canada, and more specifically here in Toronto, there is a cake decorating supply company called McCaul's. They make all sorts of tools and what-not, but they make a really good rolled fondant which is easy to work with and pretty good tasting. I doubt that helps much, but at least you're getting the idea that there are some fondants out there that are good. I've never tasted Wilton fondant, but after joining this site, and hearing what people think, I NEVER WILL!! LOL |
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Renaejrk
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Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:46 am |
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definitely try Michele Foster's fondant! (I posted it this week!) I think it's a good one to try, especially if you've tried others and not liked them. If it's the texture you don't like, then nothing's going to help - but if it's the taste, then give it a shot!! My family loves it (except DH - the texture issue - doesn't want to chew his icing!). |
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melysa
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Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:44 am |
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| Sugarbunz wrote: | | IT's funny, but on Petite fours I can tolerate it, just not on a big ole hunk of cake. . |
i think on petite fours, its typically poured fondant, which i am sure it tastes different...(i personally have not tried it, but i have seen recipes). ???? |
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