Can I add chocolate to fondant?

Add melted chocolate and cocoa powder to the regular recipe for a chocolate fondant. NOTE: I found that if you add the melted chocolate to the melted MM Fondant it mixes up easier. Then add the cocoa powder in when you add in the powdered sugar.

Does chocolate fondant taste good?

But fondant is notorious for having a less-than-appealing flavor. This chocolate fondant recipe lets cake decorators explore all kinds of design ideas with the added feature of fantastic flavor. Not only does it taste great, but it’s also easy and inexpensive to make.

How do you get fondant to stick to chocolate?

Using Water Brush a small amount of water on the back of the decoration and press it against the fondant. Use only a small amount of water — too much water can break down the fondant or cause colors from your modeling chocolate to bleed onto the fondant’s surface. The water creates a sticky surface on the fondant.

Which is better fondant or modeling chocolate?

Modeling chocolate, also known as chocolate clay, is a pliable mixture of chocolate and corn syrup. It dries harder than fondant, so sculpted pieces made of modeling chocolate will hold their shape really well. It will harden when left at room temperature to dry but will soften once in your mouth.

Does modeling chocolate taste better than fondant?

Modeling chocolate, also known as chocolate clay, is a pliable mixture of chocolate and corn syrup. It is very similar to fondant but it tastes like chocolate. It dries harder than fondant, so sculpted pieces made of modeling chocolate will hold their shape really well.

What do you 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.

Can I put a drip on a fondant cake?

If you tried to use ganache (or any other similar ‘drip’) or fresh fruit icing drip on a fondant covered cake you may have run into some problems. The fondant will become soft and sticky ruining your perfectly covered cake and its sharp edges. The best drippy icing to use on a fondant covered cake is royal icing.

How do you make black fondant with primary colors?

To start, mix together 1 part blue food coloring with 2.5 parts green food coloring and 3 parts red food coloring. Add this to your frosting or fondant and incorporate.