How to make Marshmallow Fondant Part 1 ( using a mixer )

[toxic2ful]

this receipi taist exacly like the originall

[melanieao]

Thanks sooooo much for this video! just one question, how long ahead can I make the fondant? I live where there is very limited supplies, and need to make black fondant, i saw on another sight adding cocoa to the powdered sugar then black coloring, any suggestions?? would greatly appreciate, thanks again, beautiful work!

[lucypino]

Thank you for posting this video! I used your recipe and found it to be very easy and fast. I didnt get messy and cleanup was a breeze! Ive heard horror stories of people making fondant but thanks to you I had a great experience. Im about to make another cake right now so I came right back to your recipe. Thanks Again!

[mrcheetah799]

can you substitute for the crisco with butter?

[divaschampion14]

is this kind of fondant good to put on cake? im only 10 and i wanna b a baker so im trying to make cake with fondant

[ThePaopuFruitLover]

@divaschampion14 thats usually what fondant is for :) just not to much or..... you might get a sugar rush or somthing 0_o 

[divaschampion14]

@ThePaopuFruitLover ok thank u

[ThePaopuFruitLover]

@divaschampion14 no problem :)

[MissE0130]

Just used it and it's great! Really easy, thank you so much!

[fmhummelt21]

I tried this and it turned out great! Thanks so much for the help.

[HELLOKITTYgir]

skip to 3:05

[aar0475]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I just made my first fondant cake using this recipe and everyone loved it! They said because it's edible unlike the other ones :)

[melanieao]

can you make chocolate flavored? with the marshmellow fondant?

[mybabyjeffrey]

any subs for crisco???? o_o well we kinda dont have it here

[The4manxies]

Never heard of making your own before and will cost it out (in UK) to see if it's cheaper than ready made fondant over here. Thanks for excellent instructions, especially cling film over the mixer.... I end up with icing sugar powder all over the kitchen, it's a nightmare, ever to sift.... Cheers Debs x

[CreativeNails555]

Thanks for sharing! Anyways how many weeks can we store it and how?

Love,

Stacey

[123zoeylover]

i love your fondant desings

[Pookie2mommy]

Do you need crisco

[ILUVFFANDKH]

i don't use microwaves, so what can i use instead?

[palomaperez07]

do you use this marshmallow fondant for the actual cake or do you buy store bought fondant?

[chocolatecandyfloss]

Great job! I'm going to try your recipe out! I saw loads of recipes online but none make as much sense as yours. Cheerios!

[xByakuran]

Can you use home-made marshmallows? > u<

[faroohe24]

what is crisco?

[EnjoyingLife100]

How much fondant do I need inorder to cover a two tier? I've never done fondant before, but I love your cake decoration. You are so good at making your wonderful cakes, which makes me want to try and make one myself.

[ThePaopuFruitLover]

how much is 2lb's in Grams or KG's

[sweetkitten111]

Great job -- I use this recipe frequently and do it pretty much like you do. You made a great how to video about it for others to learn from :-) 

[RecetasTrucosyTips]

this is useful

:)

thanks

[eunslovechu]

can we use hand mixer?

[jjanglover12]

my fondant melts like when i touch it in few minutes it acts like dough D: plz help me

[sassy09sasha06]

I was wondering for the powdered sugar can we just use any sugar?

[09165067633]

@sassy09sasha06 you only use powdered sugar... or confectioner's sugar. the other regular ones will not work

[faroha3]

@sassy09sasha06 you can put normal sugar in a mixer and it will make powder sugar

[ilovethejobros1110]

can we use crisco in the bottle? as in spray?? the the only one i can get right now

[09165067633]

@ilovethejobros1110 i havent tried the spray to be honest... if it is clear and odorless and pretty much just another version of the stick form- it can help in preventing the mm to stick to the bowl. im not so sure if it will duplicate the use of the stick shortening exactly

[rollercoasterking1]

what i do is put some water over the marsh mellows and melt them in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir them then i mix in the powderd sugar and then wen its cool enough i put powderd sugar on a counter and start kneeding it hope i spelt that right :(

[pashasid12]

hey can u please tell me one tip?

what if the fondant is breaking while using the rolling pin.......does it mean that it's too dry? or does it mean that it hasn't been warmed properly after taking out the firm fondant from the refrigerator for decorating purposes....

awaiting ur reply!

[09165067633]

@pashasid12

it means it is too dry or not warmed properly. if i were you, use it within an hour so you wont need to put it in the fridge. the more you microwave it, the faster it dries later... if you can use it within an hour or two, it will be in the best consistency

[zahariacelestina]

Hi, this is a great tutorial and it's the one I'll try. However, when you say 16 oz of marshmallows, are you talking weight or quantity? Because 16oz can be 2 cups (16oz fl.) or a lot more, if you're talking weight...

[09165067633]

@zahariacelestina  i weigh it

[candijones2680]

Do you refrigerate this? how far ahead of time can you make this? Does it taste better than store bought fondant?

[09165067633]

i do not refrigerate this. i usually use it an hour or so after making it. it tastes better and it has a more familiar taste to many... like cotton candy

[dropofrain2]

Thanks for your tutorials. They are great! I'm going to try making my very first fondant covered cake next week. One of the comments says that you must use KA mixer that comes with metal attachments on it. Is it true? Yours does not look like metal to me.....

[09165067633]

@dropofrain2

it is metal. it's coated- but i am sure it is metal .

[DaDorkiieWeirdo]

@dropofrain2 u dont actually have to use a stand mixer all you do really is microwave, then stir for a bit tilll it doesnt hold its shape the kneed in the powdered sugar tll pliable.

[DaNnYaBz13]

Is it possible to make it with bigger marshmellows? or doesnt it matter?

[09165067633]

@DaNnYaBz13

I think the reason why smaller marshmallows are used is bec more of the surface area is exposed, making it easier to melt. you can use bigger marshmallows i think BUT be careful with the melting time-- it will be different. just dont over do it, you should be fine

[man45307]

@DaNnYaBz13 yes it matters

[09165067633]

@man45307

thanks for the tip ! i have not tried that before... so DaNnYaBz.13.. heed the warning :)

[man45307]

09165067633 ok thanks

[nubsbackyardsurvival]

I'm new at this and I'm 14 wanna make a cake for my mom what's the importance of siffting

[09165067633]

@nubsbackyardsurvival

if you dont sift it, some small hard particles will make your fondant lumpy. you want to take the small hard ones out so that it will come out smooth. hope that helps!

[mahadewiiii]

Sorry and I meant to say thank you for your great videos. It's my Son's birthday soon, and was planning on making a simple beehive cake, but then came across your beehive cake and am considering doing the fondant bees and cake. Thanks so much :)

[mahadewiiii]

In Australia we can only get packs of pink and white mini marshmallows, will this affect the fondant or just the colour?

[09165067633]

@mahadewiiii

it will affect the color but that's about it. everything else should be the same. so you can get the white ones and color it to the color you want.

[caliprincess510]

so What type of BC do u used under the fondant? I wanna make my first fondant cake using this recipe Thanks

[09165067633]

@caliprincess510

i use swiss meringue butterceam. look for dyannbakes here on youtube for the recipe and tutorial. it is the best tasting icing for me :)

[caliprincess510]

@09165067633 thanks...

[yoshigirl92]

Can you use a hand mixer? Also can you eat this type of fondant?

[yoshigirl92]

Can you use a hand mixer?

[30sheilajimenez]

OMG! Thank you so much for this recipe! I have tried many including the ones that call for glycerin and this one has been the very best one! I love the way you explain everything in plain english! Thanks!

[emeraldshine]

mayen - thank you so much for this very helpful video. you have inspirted me to make my own for the very first time - very excited.

and yes, what a great teacher !

[djcssp]

I made your fondant recipe today in my Kitchen aid and it works perfectly! Thank you so much. Fondant is so expensive. Your video is very concise and informative. Thank you again!

[sarfrazfamily]

how much will 3pds fondant cover? 1-8 in round? thanks

[PynkCamp]

Just wanted to say I think I have watched all your videos. I think you are an awesome teacher! THANKS! I am super excited. Tomorrow my fiance and I are going to attempt our first fondant cake together.

[quoleo]

I dread when I have to make this, but I never thought about using my Kitchen Aide mixer. AMAZING TIP, I thank you , thank you for saving me a good 45 minutes It would take me by hand

[sarahalbparis]

can i use marshmallow fluff instead?

[AnumCanDoIt]

is marshmellow fondant any diff then any other kidn of fondant :S they both do the same thing righhht?

[PotBellyKonan]

its the same thing but the taste of marshmallow fondant is much better

[luvcoolwater]

if u had vanilla does it have to b the clear one or the extract?

[09165067633]

I use the clear one. the really brownish color of pure vanilla may effect the color - but maybe not even so much . if you want the all white look, get the clear vanilla

[PotBellyKonan]

you have to use clear vanilla

[SHELLYCAR]

hello there, Do u use a certain kind of shortening? Like butter flavored shortening or reg veg shoretning?

[09165067633]

regular unflavored shortening :)

[daisyrox511]

does it have to refrigerate overnite were making a cake and we cant wait that long

[09165067633]

no. i actually never do that- i use this a few hours after i make it. i find that to be the best consistency -- if i had to use it the next day, i let it sit on the counter and microwave it just a bit before using it ( 10 to 15 seconds ) and it turns out okay

[jessicavaldez27]

I have a question, you said that you need two pounds of powdered sugar or approx 8 cups.

I was wondering if it was two pounds or 8 cups because 8 cups is 4 pounds. I just don't want to mess anything up :)

[09165067633]

it's 8 cups... and it is more than 2 pounds (strictly )... but is definitely not 4 pounds ... do not pack the cup ... spoon the powdered sugar into the measuring cup and level it. I sometimes cheat and buy the 2 pound bags and sift them all - and end up adding another cup-- for the 16 oz of mm

[heather191990]

i have a question. do you use this fondant on your cakes?

i did it and i let it sit in a air tight bag for like maybe a week and it did ok... i should have rolled a bit thicker, but when it was on the cake it felt a bit sticky but it wasnt like that when i rolled it out. plus it made the cake look kinda shiny and i didnt like that. do you have any tips?

[09165067633]

Now- i almost always use only mm fondant on my cakes-- bec of the sheer cost difference. I always use the mm fondant a few hours after i make it. to me that is the perfect consistency and will lessen the probability for tearing

[MomLuvsJustJay]

Tried this recipe today and it turned out great except that when I place it on the cake it tore a bit on the side....I saw on one of your other comments you said to use shortening if its drying out.....I'll try that next time....Thanks for the video

[louiean]

hi ive been watching all your videos and they are all amazing...i really wanted to make my first fondant for my son's birthday but im not sure if have Crisco in hongkong..any substitute for crisco???

[MrLuckyfella]

thank you v. much for making and sharing this very clear and practical recipe on mmf. I had often wondered why the stores sold all those packets of mm in the baking/cake ingredients counter - and now I know! To make mmf.

[dlkboo]

I too am a stay at home mom and stumbled across the world of fondant on youtube as part of my journey to make my daughters first birthday cake. I am reading so many different practices about how to ice the cake, chill etc. before applying fondant. Do you appply crumb coat to chilled cake and then another layer of buttercream? Do you allow buttercream to chill or crust? Thank you so much for your help and inspiration, I admire that you have gone beyond a hobby and shared with others!

[09165067633]

i do it as you described. crumb coat then crust- then another very thin coat and then crust again. im glad we have another ignited mom on board :)

[RockQueen54]

haha forgot that there was a part 2

so at the end i was like NOOOOOO WHAT DO I DO NEXT

i should probably read the title more carefully

:D

haha

[supergirl371]

and could you use marshmallow fluff

[supergirl371]

can u use a hand mixer?

[DreaminFaerie]

Thank you so much for making this video! Your advice was great. Now I know why my mmf was always too sticky. I'm so glad I don't have to use Michaels fondant anymore.

[ianjohan]

So do you recomend fondant for making figures or is gumpaste better?

[garciajennifer223]

Gumpaste will dry harder and be more sturdy to work with.  But fondant will work too. I think it's a matter of preference in most cases.

[melanieao]

hey, long time baker, new to fondant, done two cakes so far, and am happy with the result, but my fondant tears kind of easy when transfering onto cake, any advise? i live in mexico no Michaels here, so im using the best imported marshmellows and crisco, but my rolling pin is wood and my countertop is like formicca, pleas help

[09165067633]

you can still get great results with just mm fondant... you have to get the right texture before you roll it out and tearing is an indicator of either dryness or lack of shortening. i found out that waiting for the mm fondant to cool and then kneading and using it within a couple of hours is better for the texture rather than microwaving it back to life the next day. less tearing and less issues . hope that helps!

[melanieao]

thanks for the advise, im making it tommorow, ill let you know how it turns out, cross fingers!!!! your work is amazing, i cant wait till i go to the U.S to invest in my tools!

[Canuck0317]

a thick flat (no texture) vinyl tablecloth works great for rolling out fondant. Also be careful not to roll it too thin...it will tear easily because it stretches a bit even as your putting it on the cake

[melanieao]

thanks will try

[carlaird]

TARGET MARSHMELLOWS IS THE BEST!!??

WHAT WOULD MARTHA STEWART SAY!!!!

This video is the best on making fondant however

AND

your kitchen IS clean!!

not like some of the other fondant vids on here!!

[cupcakemaven]

hi thank you for sharing! i'm a beginner and your instructions are clear and simple. this really helps. Thanks again for being so generous.

[fondantcakes45]

mayen,

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have a few questions, however. My fondant usually comes out droopy. My figures don't hold their positions, and they sort of wrinkle down and turn out short and fat. Yours don't seem to do that. they come out very nicely. why does it happen? Also, It dries out very quickly, and when I add the gel color, it becomes very sticky and imbalanced and less stretchy and more breaky. but when I microwave it, it dries faster. Thank you so much for your help!

[stlcabo]

the m-mallows and the sugar are from target hehe :D

[deedeelauj]

wat kind of powder is it

[09165067633]

are you asking about the powdered sugar?

[carlaird]

10X ALWAYS

[TCAKESBAKERY]

Okay I have a little helpful tip that I realized in making this the first time. A great way to save time and mess is if you have a microwave like mine...you can put metal bowls in it. If you have one...you can skip messing up another bowl. Just put your mixer bowl into the microwave when melting the marshmallows! Hope this helps someone!

[09165067633]

wow- wish I have that ! what kind of microwave is it ?

[TCAKESBAKERY]

It's a Frigidaire...I didn't believe my Mom at first but It came with a wire rack in it to be able to put something on top and under it..and I realized well heck...you can have metal in it. Just not aluminum foil. It sure came in handy for this!

[kikaMAGRI]

Hi! is there someone who can tell me what exactly is "Crisco"and "marshmallow" in french, please? thank you.

[09165067633]

this may not be of much help-- but Crisco is a brand of SHORTENING... i have no idea what the french word for that is. i hope someone can translate for us :)

[tbnewellsr]

Howdy- It's graisse végétale, but I think the brand name there might be "Planta Fin?" It's basically vegetable oil in a solid form.

Hope that helps!

-- Jo

[09165067633]

THANKS!!

[TCAKESBAKERY]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for the cling wrap idea!!!!! I have NEVER thought of that! It's going to help SO much!

[malkien12]

can we use marshmellow fluff instead of melting the marshmellows?

also-can we add color to it?

and how long does this last in the fridge?

[09165067633]

i havent tried using the fluff for this-- i got to do a bit of research to find out... and you can add color to it. if you need the whole batch to be one color, add the gel color in the melted marshmallow part before you add it to the powdered sugar. i have read that it lasta a week in the fridge-- but you wont like it. use it right away for best results

[princehitsuka]

I also dont know if this is a stupid question to ask...but what is gumpaste?

[09165067633]

it's not a stupid question-- i should have explained it more. Fondant or sugarpaste is more like sugar dough...and gumpaste is also called modelling paste-- mainly from the same ingredients plus a gum additive to make it tougher and more moldable. it dries faster than fondant and is preferred in making figrues. once gumpaste dries, and is used in cake decoration, it is not eaten.

[princehitsuka]

is it better to use store bought fondant or homemade fondant? I feel like homemade fondant would taste better...but is one particularly better than the other?

[burikikay]

hi mayen,,,, i tried marshmallow fondant.. But it turned out not quite good. It looks very flaky and it cracks easily.. Pls give me advice if my kneading is not enough or do i add something ?? pls help me

[KR360243]

Thank you mayen!

I've tried using MMF soo many times, without ever truly being successful.

FINALLY, I am. :)

Thank you!

-Katherine

[SnowWhitePrincess516]

Does it matter what kind of powdered sugar you use? LIke store brand or name brand?

[junchoob]

Hi Mayen, Where are you from? Do you have home base cooking class?

[09165067633]

im from bel air, maryland. i dont teach at home at all :) i have dared a couple of my friends to try it, but so far only one ( that physically lives near me ) has really gone the extra mile and she did it through our phonecalls :) now she makes really good cakes and the icing recipe -which i think is most crucial-- she got that as well :)

[junchoob]

that's really great! we're sort of experimenting too in terms of bread baking, but my wife does know how to make cakes too...though i must say, besides my wife's artwork, yours can be pretty unique too...keep up the good work

[julykatty1]

Can you please share your buttercream recipe. Thanks for your videos.

[09165067633]

no problem. it's the same procedure as dyannbakes here on youtube, but it use 1-2-2 ratio instead. watch her video and you will understand :)

[supahstar25]

we dont have microwave, we only have oven.. how can i melt the marshmallow?

[uabcjgrad2006]

If you only have an oven--do you have a stove top? You could melt them on the eye of the stove. Otherwise you MAY be able to use Marshmallow Creme--it would take playing around with it though to get it to the right consistency. It might not take flavorings well? Give it a try, good luck!

[09165067633]

Thanks for replying to the question-- i have been searching for an answer for it as well :) Thanks to those who are kind enough to answer back :)

[supahstar25]

we have gas stove but not the plate type. It is the one with flame not the heating plate. how about turbo broiler/roaster?

[TCAKESBAKERY]

I've read on some other sites that you can use a double boiler on the stove top.

[supahstar25]

really! i should try that! thanks so much.. ;-p

[amstbm]

Can I make the MMF and add CMC to make it more of a gum paste for modeling figures? Or have you found that the MMF is strong enough to use as a gum paste? Thank you.

[09165067633]

i have tried that but i can only use the gumpaste made from that in making bigger figures that dont need that much detail-- if i am making faces or hands and such, id stick to the store bought gumpaste or store bought fondant plus tylose/cmc

[leesy677]

is marshmallow fondant easier to work with than regular fondant?

[09165067633]

once you get the mm fondant to the same consistency as storebought fondant, it works the same. BUT MM fondant, in thelong run-- dries quicker and has more potential for the wrinkly appearance if it dries as you lay it on... ( if it takes long to roll it out, this sometimes happens)...and it gets tricky to roll it out IF the mm fondant is too dry. with practice, one can detect the signs right away and troubleshoot it- and the mm fondant will work just fine

[2fab4vegas]

I just wanted to say thanks for this video. I followed the directions and successfully made my first fondant cake!

[BirdOfParadise777]

I can't handle the smell of the wilton stuff (trying very hard not to use the word "crap")!

I'm sure this will be heavenly!!!

Thank you:)

BOP

[Ninicutey]

if u use chocolate marshmallows would it make the fondant taste like chocolate?

[TCAKESBAKERY]

I've read you can add cocoa to the marshmallows like you would coloring..not sure how well it works though.

[JDee1993]

What exactly is "Crisco" and what can i use as a substitute

[09165067633]

It is a brand name for shortening. whatever brand you have is ok

[itslauraf623]

Thank you so much Mayan for sharing your knowledge and experience. You're an inspiration! I hope to send you a couple of photos of my next cakes.

[mine1604]

it's mayen I guess ...hehhe...yeah she's an inspiration!

[melford28]

I LOVED your idea of making fondant in the mixer! I am new at making fondant, I have done 2 cakes and they came out pretty well. I am in the process of making the daughters 1st b-day cake. One thing that I did for coloring the fondant is once the marshmallow is melted I mix the coloring in then before mixing in the sugar. If the whole batch will be that color. I make it a tad darker than I want since adding the white sugar makes it a bit lighter. Great job on all your cakes!

[Lansingann]

Love the videos! I used this video and a rose making video to make a cake for a first birthday and it was a total success!

[RndoomTiinyx3]

Can I Just Use Like Icing Sugar??

[09165067633]

icing sugar is also called powdered sugar or confectioner's sugar so.. yup you can :)

[RndoomTiinyx3]

oohh..

(:

thank you

i never knew that ;)

[hazyra55]

can you mix the sugar and the melted marsmallow in cos i dont have a mixer

[Shannie1308]

I am not a fan of marshmallows either, but I find when I make the fondant the marshmallow texture is different. I also add a different flavouring to tailor to other's taste...my daughter loves strawberry flavour so that is what I used to cover her birthday cake.

[09165067633]

i noticed that too-- expecially if the timing is off when rolling it out-- so the whole texture and the ability to roll it real thin is altered. so if some have actually perfected how to use it , good for you.. i have resorted to using this for emergencies and cakeboards and big figures...i have yet to find a homemade recipe that yields fondant that has the same characteristics of the store bought fondant.

[KrystalBall83]

I've never eaten fondant (I feel so left out) let alone made it. Does it actually taste like marshmallows, or is the sugar enough to cover the taste (my mother refuses to eat marshmallows, so it's all buttercream on my end LOL)

[09165067633]

i actually dont't eat marshmallows -- at all-- the fondant tastes like mashed coton candy to me... to me it tastes like a mound of sugar in a chewable form. fondant will really be a matter of preference-some hate it, others love it.