tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post2498330687481758596..comments2023-12-21T08:08:15.853-08:00Comments on Sugar Sweet Cakes and Treats: Recipe: Marshmallow Fondant (MMF)SugarSweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-74925937619032883412014-12-02T21:40:31.612-08:002014-12-02T21:40:31.612-08:00Hello! I know this is an old post but I'm hopi...Hello! I know this is an old post but I'm hoping youll still see this :) I'm hoping you can help me figure out how much mmf I need to make. I need one batch of red for a 9", blue for a 7", and just a bit of yellow for decorations. Do I need to make 3 full separate batches? would a single batch be enough for the 9? And that will be a lot of leftover yellow...any suggestions? Thank you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-61486848810999227882013-11-17T10:42:48.126-08:002013-11-17T10:42:48.126-08:00Wow, thanks so much these recipes. Made my very fi...Wow, thanks so much these recipes. Made my very first cake, ganache and fondant ever, and everything came out perfectly. The cake, of course, was a giant mess from top to bottom, but that was design and execution flaws of a rookie lol. It tasted superb though so it was a huge hit anyway. Thanks for being an inspiration. :3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-53144360470316383512013-08-19T21:15:12.812-07:002013-08-19T21:15:12.812-07:00For the past few months, I've been using the K...For the past few months, I've been using the Kroger brand (bought at Ralph's out in California). I used to buy First Street carried by Smart & Final when i used to live close to one but now, it's not convenient for me to go there - their's a little on the off white side so I add a little bit of white gel coloring to it to get more whiter. Different brands work differently for everyone - you have to try a few to see what you like best for you and what works for me may not work for others.SugarSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-8720255812035508262013-08-19T09:21:01.956-07:002013-08-19T09:21:01.956-07:00Hi Angela What generic brand of marshmallow do you...Hi Angela What generic brand of marshmallow do you use??<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-67355240024949393452013-06-29T16:36:59.695-07:002013-06-29T16:36:59.695-07:00Tried recipe after failed attempts with Jello (gra...Tried recipe after failed attempts with Jello (grainy) So I got creative on the next batch- I replaced 3 TBl of water with 3 TBl of "Mio" one of those water flavoring additives my hubs loves... I used the strawberry/watermelon flavor for its bright Ferrari red. After all PS was incorporated I added my No taste red (maybe 1/4 tsp) and came out perfectly! I added the No Taste Red after a day of rest for the Fondant :) Next day added 1/2 and following day ,the day I was to use fondant, I added final amount.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-85735323633608703962013-04-08T09:58:57.348-07:002013-04-08T09:58:57.348-07:00The Jello MMF smells and tastes so yummy but it ca...The Jello MMF smells and tastes so yummy but it can be a little grainy (read my comments above about it). Another great and easy option is using colored Candy Melts/Chips. I have a post about that too:<br />http://sugarsweetcakesandtreats.blogspot.com/2010/11/recipe-red-marshmallow-fondant-mmf.htmlSugarSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-57476699036744873502013-04-08T09:39:20.920-07:002013-04-08T09:39:20.920-07:00hi angela! thanks so so much for this! thanks for ...hi angela! thanks so so much for this! thanks for the idea! i was becoming so desperate with that logos aarggghhh!<br /><br />i will definitely try that! i love this color of your cake. im also planning to do a red covered cake, will be trying this mf with the powder jelo. it sounds interesting. <br /><br />thanks so much again.switduchesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707742198387669057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-58526150827089989272013-04-08T08:18:18.788-07:002013-04-08T08:18:18.788-07:00Hi switduchess. To make the logo, I size the logo...Hi switduchess. To make the logo, I size the logos on the computer and print them out on regular paper, cut out each letter/shape out of the paper, rolled out the fondant, dusted both the top of the fondant and the back of the paper stencil with corn starch then lay the paper template over the fondant and trace it out. I find it easier to score the fondant slightly with a sharp blade, remove the paper template, then trim off the fondant. I do all my cutouts this way. You can let the fondant pieces dry for about an hour to get a bit stiff then place it on the cake - that way, they don't stretch out of shape when you try handling them.SugarSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-87695800654073714172013-04-08T06:59:56.973-07:002013-04-08T06:59:56.973-07:00hi there! so nice! im just wondering how did you m...hi there! so nice! im just wondering how did you made the logo for the ferrari? i was going to do the same concept for my hubbys cake but got stuck on how to make the logo. pls help. thanks!switduchesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707742198387669057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-78059760201577770422013-02-06T12:35:31.108-08:002013-02-06T12:35:31.108-08:00I just have to thank you for this informative site...I just have to thank you for this informative site. I must say I stalk all these cake blogs, youtube, cake central ect. and have learned more from this site then them all combined. I swore off MMF because it was so sticky and hard to work with. Last night I tried a batch with the candy melts and it came out amazing. I havent covered the cake yet but I loved it so far. The consistancy is great! This will save me so much money on those commercial brands and the color possibility is limitless. Next tonight I will try your method of icing. Thanks again. Can't wait to get my first news letter, I am a fan.shawnhttp://www.facebook.com/swshweetsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-84752279918808938732013-01-26T10:58:37.298-08:002013-01-26T10:58:37.298-08:00If the fondant lost its elasticity, it could be ei...If the fondant lost its elasticity, it could be either too much PS was used or you overheated the marshmallows when melting it. You can try to revive it by adding some corn syrup or glycerin to it - these ingredients make fondant soft and elastic. Also, zap it in the microwave for about 10 seconds and knead it - warm fondant rolls out smoother and easier than cold fondant. As for the air bubbles, try to avoid folding the fondant into itself when kneading (traps air bubbles), you want to mash it and press it as you knead it, not fold it. Knead, knead, knead until the fondant is warm will sometimes get rid of the air bubbles as well as make it smoother and easier to roll.SugarSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-77274144597686273932013-01-26T10:23:11.270-08:002013-01-26T10:23:11.270-08:00Hi Angela,
Thanks for the recipe! I like the fond...Hi Angela,<br />Thanks for the recipe! I like the fondant alot, although I did have a couple of problems I'm hoping you can help with. I used Walmart brand marshmallows.<br />When I went to use the fondant after letting it sit overnight, there was no elasticity to it at all. When I pulled it, it just fell apart. Even after kneading, it was still like this. I tried using shortening on my hands like I learned in Wilton classes, which seemed to help a bit, but I am wondering if you have a different solution.<br />Also, there were TONS of air bubbles. I didn't notice them when I was kneading, but as soon as I started rolling it out all of these air bubbles came to the surface and I could not get rid of them.<br />Any tips you can give would be much appreciated!<br />Lee AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-409208751648072602012-12-17T11:52:17.312-08:002012-12-17T11:52:17.312-08:00Awesome news Norine! Glad to see it worked out fo...Awesome news Norine! Glad to see it worked out for you. Some brands of Marshmallows tend to be more fluffier and airy than others and I prefer it to not be that way but it still works.SugarSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-75562613787708963462012-12-16T10:01:58.180-08:002012-12-16T10:01:58.180-08:00Also, I did NOT use shortening for the stickiness....Also, I did NOT use shortening for the stickiness. I sprayed the bowl, spoon, and my hands with olive oil cooking spray. It worked like a charm!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02054200949699741334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-9098627667723190032012-12-16T10:00:55.188-08:002012-12-16T10:00:55.188-08:00I just made some MMF. However, I used both generic...I just made some MMF. However, I used both generic brand and Jet puffed in two different batches. I just used what I had on hand. The first batch was jet puffed ice cream cone marshmallows. I didn't follow your recipe exactly.....I just put in a few teaspoons of water and microwaved for 30 second intervals (it took 2) until the marshmallows were melted after stirring. Then I added powdered sugar and stirred until it started pulling out of the bowl. I then dumped it onto my surface, covered in powdered sugar and kneaded it, adding powdered sugar as needed until it was very pliable and stretchy but not sticky. It was not grainy at all. I also did this with some french vanilla flavored snowman jet puffed marshmallows with the same results. That made one chocolate and one vanilla flavored batch. The next batch was some generic walmart marshmallows, following the same method.....same results, not grainy at all. I am now doing a jet puffed batch with mint marshmallows. I have not had to use any food coloring as of yet. I was happy with the color of the chocolate fondant from the ice cream marshmallows, and the pale yellow color of the french vanilla snowmen. The white, of course is just white. I will probably add some coloring to that to make striped or tie dyed fondant, but I'll do that when I roll it out. I might add a little food coloring to this next batch to make them a bit redder for the mint fondant. Thanks for all the great tips, just wanted to add my experiences to all of these wonderful tips!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02054200949699741334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-1231328981570545582012-10-19T17:29:41.360-07:002012-10-19T17:29:41.360-07:00Thank you for sharing such beautiful work. I'v...Thank you for sharing such beautiful work. I've made 2 Ferrari cakes now after googling it and finding your picture! It's one that my friends just love! Thanks again!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-20542611740455701332012-08-14T11:48:00.198-07:002012-08-14T11:48:00.198-07:00Thank you for sharing your recipes for making colo...Thank you for sharing your recipes for making colored fondant!I thought I was just going to have to buy the red! Now I can make it and will be economical and taste good! Love your work! Icing Smiles Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480321847040104484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-57288749351937727072012-08-08T11:16:10.085-07:002012-08-08T11:16:10.085-07:00Not sure what the oil can be from - maybe the cake...Not sure what the oil can be from - maybe the cake, filling or buttercream? I haven't had it happen to me yet. You don't have to put it in the fridge - depends on the temperature in your home and the type of filling used. I haven't had my MMF melt on me from the condensation but I do hear that it is an issue for others (maybe its the recipe or the amount of moisture in your fridge - don't know). My cakes do form a layer of condensation when removed from the fridge but it dries up perfectly fine in about 3 hours hours (just don't touch it during this time). I have heard that you can also store your cake in the fridge inside a cardboard box and keep it in the box while it comes back to room temperature - the box helps absorb the moisture and not cause too much condensation. HTH!SugarSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-89326694043068423032012-08-08T05:54:52.873-07:002012-08-08T05:54:52.873-07:00Hi thanks for sharing the recipe! I want to try t...Hi thanks for sharing the recipe! I want to try to make the chanel handbag cake with red color. My question is if i do the cake and serve it for the next day should i put the cake to the fridge? I try making cake before covered with fondant but when i put in the fridge there was like a oil melting in the bottom of the cake. Is that for the fondant? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-47955900046754321322012-03-10T23:01:17.060-08:002012-03-10T23:01:17.060-08:00I haven't personally done it, but I've hea...I haven't personally done it, but I've heard of using cocoa powder to give a chocolate flavor and tint the fondant brown - you'd have to experiment a bit.galfrmcahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01973833076145042468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-28217593467153214652012-03-07T08:06:00.987-08:002012-03-07T08:06:00.987-08:00Haven't tried the pudding and not too sure if ...Haven't tried the pudding and not too sure if it'll change the texture. I could see all the flavor possibilities if it works well. If you do try it, please let us know. ThanksSugarSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-8367183189100338292012-03-07T07:30:39.904-08:002012-03-07T07:30:39.904-08:00Has anyone ever tried mixing in instant chocolate ...Has anyone ever tried mixing in instant chocolate pudding to make the fondant brown? Would that work? If so, it would give it a nice flavor I would think.-Mary->https://www.blogger.com/profile/09223072213000051344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-86711598257482179712011-11-10T22:47:29.061-08:002011-11-10T22:47:29.061-08:00Hi Captain Skylark - the best way to make black is...Hi Captain Skylark - the best way to make black is by using either black or chocolate brown candy melts or chocolate. I have a separate post about it that can be found above on my tool bar under the MMF Recipes and using candy melts.SugarSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-70995662804671173072011-11-08T11:29:12.502-08:002011-11-08T11:29:12.502-08:00Hi! What would be the best way to make the MMF a ...Hi! What would be the best way to make the MMF a black color for the top hats?Captain Skylarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846171636463962503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211835679414989828.post-53952835128194227862011-10-11T08:28:17.026-07:002011-10-11T08:28:17.026-07:001 batch makes around 2.5-2.75 lbs.1 batch makes around 2.5-2.75 lbs.SugarSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370152179605116174noreply@blogger.com