Royal Icing Flowers & Fondant Cake Decorations
Learn how to create stunning royal icing flowers and fondant decorations to elevate your cake decorating skills.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Piping bags
- Piping tips
- Offset spatula
- Rolling Pin
- Silicone molds
- Food coloring gels
Ingredients
Royal Icing Ingredients
- 4 cups Powdered sugar Main ingredient for sweetness and structure.
- 3 tablespoons Meringue powder Stabilizes the icing; can substitute with pasteurized egg whites.
- 1/2 cup Water To mix with powdered sugar and meringue powder.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional, for added flavor.
Food coloring
Fondant Ingredients
- 1 pound Ready-to-use fondant Base for all decorations.
- as needed tablespoons Cornstarch or powdered sugar For dusting work surface.
Food coloring
Instructions
- Sift powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl.
- Add meringue powder and water, mix on low speed until combined.
- Increase speed to medium and beat for 5-7 minutes until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- If desired, add vanilla extract for flavor.
- Divide icing into bowls and add food coloring to achieve desired shades.
- Prepare piping bags with small round tips and fill with colored royal icing.
- Pipe flower shapes on parchment paper and allow to dry for at least 24 hours.
- Knead fondant on a dusted surface until soft and pliable.
- Color fondant with food coloring if desired, then roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters or molds and allow to dry for 4-6 hours.
- Attach dried royal icing flowers to the cake using a small amount of royal icing.
- Add fondant decorations to the cake as desired, using water or royal icing to help them stick.
Notes
Practice makes perfect! Experiment with different designs and colors to personalize your decorations.