September 2025 Cake! Magazine | Page 47

Step 17
Cut a clean, straight line on one side of the rolled-out fondant, keeping the opposite edge uncut. Use a small rolling pin and gently roll the fondant onto the pin The uncut side will be the side you will roll first as illustrated in the diagram.
Step 18 Spread solite shortening evenly on the sides of all the tiers.
Step 19
1To cover the cake tier with fondant, begin by wrapping the fondant around the cake, ensuring that the straight cut edge makes contact with the cake first. Use a fondant smoother to press and flatten the edge,
Step 20 Step 21 Continue to wrap the fondant around until the entire tier is covered, allowing the edges to overlap. Position the uneven, uncut side on top, as illustrated in the diagram..
Gently pinch the uncut edge to create a frilled effect.