How much fondant do i need?
Q. How much buttercream do I need for a 10 inch round cake?
How Much Frosting
Table of Contents
- Q. How much buttercream do I need for a 10 inch round cake?
- Q. How much frosting do I need for each layer?
- Q. How much fondant do I need to cover a 6 round cake?
- Q. How thick should fondant icing be?
- Q. Why is my fondant cracking when I roll it out?
- Q. Can a fondant covered cake sit out overnight?
- Q. What do I do if my fondant is too hard?
- Q. What to add to fondant to make it harden?
- Q. Does Renshaw icing dry hard?
| Estimated Amount of Frosting Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cake Size | No. of Layers | Amount of Frosting |
| 9 inch | 2 | 4 cups |
| 9 inch | 3 | 5 1/2 cups |
| 10 inch | 2 | 5 cups |
Q. How much frosting do I need for each layer?
In general, we recommend a total of 5 cups of frosting for three 8- or 9-inch round layers and 4 cups for two layers. Here’s how to divvy it up. Use 3/4 cup of frosting between each layer. Put 1 1/2 cups on top of the cake.
| Cake Size | Size (inches) | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rounds 3 in. high 7.6cm | 6″ | 397g |
| 8″ | 510g | |
| 10″ | 680g | |
| 12″ | 1021g |
Q. How much fondant do I need to cover a 6 round cake?
| Fondant Amounts to Cover Cakes | |
|---|---|
| Cake Size | Fondant Amount |
| Round Cakes (3 in. high) | |
| 6 in. | 14 oz. |
| 8 in. | 18 oz. |
Q. How thick should fondant icing be?
about 1/8 inch
Q. Why is my fondant cracking when I roll it out?
Torn or Cracked Fondant that is rolled too thin or too thick can cause issues such as tearing and cracking. If the fondant is too damaged to repair, it is best to take it off and use a new piece. The damaged fondant often has bits of icing and cake in it so reusing it can cause further issues.
Q. Can a fondant covered cake sit out overnight?
Cover and keep the cake at room temperature for up to 3 days. For short term storage, cover the fondant cake with plastic wrap. If you used a thin layer of buttercream or glaze under the fondant, you can still store the cake at room temperature.
Q. What do I do if my fondant is too hard?
An excellent way to soften hard fondant is to use a microwave. Place the fondant in a microwave-proof dish and give it a 5-second burst of heat. Leave it to cool for a couple of minutes, then try to knead it. Repeat as necessary until it is soft enough to use.
Q. What to add to fondant to make it harden?
There are several drying agents that you can add to your fondant to help it dry faster. Tylose and gum paste are two that you can use, and it will help the fondant to dry more quickly. You should also make sure that you use cornstarch on your surface and hands when you are working with fondant to keep it dry.
Q. Does Renshaw icing dry hard?
Renshaw fondant icing is available in white and an unrivalled palette of over 30 colours! Our recipe means that when you use the icing to cover a cake it will remain soft on the underside but will firm up on the top, which will allow for easy decorating on top.
