September 2025 Cake! Magazine | Page 41

Create dramatic fondant ruffles with ease.

In this tutorial, you’ ll learn how to create dramatic fondant ruffles that cascade elegantly around a tall tiered cake. We’ ll guide you through shaping and layering each fold to achieve a textured, sculptural look that’ s both modern and romantic.

YOU WILL NEED:

White fondant 5”, 7” & 8” dummy cakes( 6” high) Large Rolling pin Small rolling pin Round Masonite Cake board 12 inch White Satin Ribbon Double sided tap Drill & drill bit 13mm Wooden dowel 12mm thick Hot glue gun & stick Chefs Torch Exacto knife or Pizza wheel cutter( optional) Metal ruler Foil Soft Tape measure Masking tape
Pruning shears( only to be used for cake business, please don’ t use your used garden shears) Level Solite / Shortening Thick Paint brush x 1( one to be used for shortening application) Thin Paint brush x 1 & small bowl with water Fondant smoother 12” silver board( to be use as a template) 8” silver board( to be use as a template) Steamer( handheld)
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