What kind of paste do I use to form shapes to decorate a cake?
What do I use to create forms and decorate a cake? Like the minions seen here:
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Not really healthy, but you should use "Fondant" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fondant_icing)
It is used for most/all cake decoration; it shapes well, and is stable at room temperature; and you can color it.
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What is modeling paste for cake decorating?
Modelling Paste is perfect for making model figures and decorations, with a smooth soft texture that is easy to handle. This paste colours well with Rainbow Dust Progels and Powder Colours, holds its shape well and is still soft enough to eat.How do you make modeling paste for cakes?
Modelling chocolate is a pliable chocolate paste made from real white, milk or dark chocolate and corn or glucose syrup. Beautiful and edible, it's ideal for making chocolate roses, figures and all-round chocolate modelling. You can buy this ready-made or make your own!What is cake modeling paste?
You can certainly make figures just from fondant icing, but sometimes for more intricate or larger models you may need a product that sets a little harder. One option is to mix together fondant and flower paste in a 50/50 mix.Cake Decorating with Fondant: Kneading, Rolling and Storing | Wilton
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