Masterclass: How to Cover a Cake with Sugarpaste/Fondant | Cupcake Jemma

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Published 2016-05-19

Want to learn how to cover your layer cakes with sugarpaste and get perfect, professional looking finishes? My mate Sally (Head of the Crumbs & Doilies kitchen) is here to show you her tips and tricks to ensure you get it right every time!

What you'll need:

4 layers of sponge (we used Madeira cake)
Buttercream & Jam
Sugarpaste/Fondant
White chocolate ganache (check back next week for recipe!)
Palette knives (big straight and small off-set)
Piping bags with large round nozzle
Cake scraper
Cake board/drum
Books!
non-stick rolling pin
Non-stick board
Corn flour
Mini palette knife/small sharp knife
Turntable
Cake smoothers ( one straight an one right angled)
A pin!
Scalpel
Ribbon

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All Comments (21)

@christiegurganus254 7 years ago

this is still the best cake tutorial out there regarding fondant.
@valharris95 3 years ago

Sally used to be soo cute and shy in front of the camera!! Now she's a complete star!!!!
@katevines721 3 years ago

I love how you’re all so generous with your talent and knowledge ... thank you for helping us ‘newbies’ out xx
@Sortaboring 8 years ago

Who wants more of Sally? Cause I know I do🙋
@np4197 7 years ago

The sprinkles behind them !!! I want them all
@playwerk 8 years ago

You can totally tell that they really know, what they are talking about!
@anannyasriram5052 6 years ago

Hands down the best tutorial for covering cakes with fondant. Most tutorials just tell you to pick up the fondant, cover the cake and smooth it down. I appreciate Jemma and Sally for giving us information about even the tiniest detail.
@angiegarten9722 8 years ago

This video is by far the most best explained tutorial in covering a cake!!! Well done girls! Keep up your excellent work!! 😍👌🏼
@kroooo2394 8 years ago

Okay, this is AMAZING. That fondant-covered cake board-tip is gold. Thank you!
@AmandaKriti 8 years ago

i never thought this would require so much work
@emmasgoodies 8 years ago

This was a great tutorial!!
@sja1330 10 months ago

Thank you so much for this video. I finally made a wedding cake a couple of weeks ago that I was asked to make three years ago. I watched this video several times in preparation and took your advice of using madeira cake for the base. The tips on covering a cake in fondant icing really helped me to get a professional finish with no creases. The brides were very happy with their cake. So huge thank you Gemma and Sally. xx
@frenchyontravel 3 years ago

Respect ❤️❤️ it’s a very physical practice!!! And that girl can do a perfect circle from scratch??? 😳😳😳😳
@joyceannlin 8 years ago

Crumb coat and chill. :)
@daniellesalman890 5 years ago

Yes definitely the clearest tutorial. I can see where I need to improve now and the little mistakes I may have missed on my first attempt. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you 😍
@mbcm23 2 years ago

Hey Jemma, can you make a masterclass video describing differences between gumpaste/sugar paste and fondant. And recipes for them?
@chloessims 8 years ago

could you do a video on how you set up your own cake business? how you started etc
@cgkty5315 8 years ago

Seems like Sally would be a great friend
@mantra4ia 8 years ago

The cake smoother reminds me of dry-walling, but tastier.
@tayuu3215 8 years ago

Sally you're good! I need years making my hands so gentle and tricky. cant wait for next week Jemma!