Marshmallow Fondant for Cake Decorating

Name: Marshmallow Fondant for Cake Decorating
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 200 grams white marshmallows, cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; about 1 kilogram powdered sugar; a pinch of salt; 1 small teaspoon vanilla; food coloring, a few drops (optional, to taste); Note:; If the fondant is for making shapes only, you can mix a little cornstarch with the powdered sugar when adding it over the melted marshmallows, because the cornstarch reduces the sweetness (optional); But if you're making fondant to cover a whole cake, do not add cornstarch because it causes the fondant to crack after some time; You can also make 'Layali Lubnan' in Alissar's style; Also from Alissar, here is macaroon dessert; The wheat-and-milk dessert is another wonderful recipe from Alissar

A homemade fondant recipe that couldn’t be easier, with guaranteed results. We made this fondant with marshmallows, and you can do it too and decorate your children’s birthday cake yourself :) As for the sweetness, it is very moderate and just right.

Marshmallow fondant, an easy homemade recipe with guaranteed results. We made this fondant with marshmallows, and you can do it too and decorate your children’s birthday cake yourself :)

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8 servings

Ingredients

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200 grams white marshmallows, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
about 1 kilogram powdered sugar
a pinch of salt
1 small teaspoon vanilla
food coloring, a few drops (optional, to taste)
Note
If the fondant is for making shapes only, you can mix a little cornstarch with the powdered sugar when adding it over the melted marshmallows, because the cornstarch reduces the sweetness (optional)
But if you're making fondant to cover a whole cake, do not add cornstarch because it causes the fondant to crack after some time
You can also make 'Layali Lubnan' in Alissar's style
Also from Alissar, here is macaroon dessert
The wheat-and-milk dessert is another wonderful recipe from Alissar

Method

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In a pot over heat, put the water and oil and bring to a boil
Add the marshmallow pieces and stir until they melt completely and the mixture becomes liquid
Remove the pot from the heat, then add a pinch of salt and the vanilla, then the powdered sugar. Add the sugar in batches and mix until a smooth dough forms. Stop adding sugar when the dough holds together while remaining soft and smooth
Wrap the fondant in food-grade plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use
When ready to use, take it out of the fridge half an hour before so it becomes soft again
At this stage add a few drops of food coloring if you want to color the fondant, and add a very small amount of powdered sugar so the dough firms up again after adding the liquid coloring
You can roll out the fondant on a clean surface and cover the cake entirely or cut shapes with cutters as desired
Alissar Rajab
You can also make 'Layali Lubnan' in Alissar's style
Also from Alissar, here is macaroon dessert
The wheat-and-milk dessert is another wonderful recipe from Alissar

Recipe tags

DessertsInternationalVegetarianDairy freeGluten freeNut freeMediumLong cook

Notes and serving ideas

Layali Lubnan
Macaroon Dessert
Wheat Dessert with Milk

Chef

Alisar Rajab

They say necessity is the mother of invention! While living in an African country for a time, Alisar learned to make all the family-favorite dishes that aren’t available in shops, mastering those recipes in her own kitchen. She always gifts every visitor a homemade plate — a present from the heart, not just a duty.

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