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I generally use Windsor Craft’s own fondant for my cakes but find that even a day after covering a cake it is suite soft and can mark even with the slightest touch. I have a tiered wedding cake to make and thought I would try Satin Ice. Does anyone have any experience of using this, and if so, is this likely to dent at the touch after having been covered. I hope this long-winded question makes sense. Thanks in advance for any advice. 🙂

Hi clan

I use Satin Ice for all my special cakes. It does roll out thinner and you don’t need as much but not everyone gets along with it. I don’t find it dents, it dries well and cakes can be handled next day for positioning on cake boards etc. Is it possible that you’re rolling out a little too thick? I also use Renshaw’s Regal Ice and found if I rolled on the thick side it wouldn’t dry, too much on the thin side and it would break! I keep my decorated cakes in a cool room in a card board box as humidity can also affect the icing from setting. Of course it may just be Windsor’s ingredients, different fondants do take longer to dry than others. Some people add a very small amount of gum trag or tylose to soft sugar paste. I’ve never done it so don’t know whether it works. I’m sure other members will have tips to share. x

Hi, I’ve used Satin Ice for a few cakes and found it lovely to work with. You can roll it thinner than the sugarpaste I usually use and it dries nicely. Has a nice taste too. M