Quick Tip for Drying Fondant - Fast and Easy

[@JojoplusBo]

Moisture is fondants worse enemy. I remember my nephews wedding, the hottest and humid March in 20 years. I had 150 cup cake toppers, each having 5 components. I made them three weeks before hand and were well set hard using tylose powder to aid the hardening process. Five days before the wedding the toppers went soft- panic!! I left them in their open boxes in our office with the air conditioning on for three days before they reset. I wished I had known this little tip back then… would have calmed my anxiety- so thank-you for sharing this tip!

[@payalshah80]

Thank you so much for the wonderful oven tip...it really works...I had made a fondant rainbow and wanted to dry fast and your tip actually worked...thank you so much..

[@CakingatMidnight]

That's awesome!! I'm so glad it worked for you 💜 it has been a life saver for me!

[@daniellewales1885]

This video has given me lots of information as I've never worked with sugarpaste Dec's! Thank you!

[@CakingatMidnight]

So glad you enjoyed the video 💜

[@thomaxinedixon9852]

Awesome tip, thank you

[@CakingatMidnight]

Thanks for watching!

[@janfleetwood8720]

Thanks for the oven tip!!

[@CakingatMidnight]

You are welcome! Thicker things might take a little longer but it hasn't failed me yet 💜

[@LadyJasGLeal]

How should I store the fondant details while waiting for it to dry?

[@Hockeybroski]

Thanks so much

[@CakingatMidnight]

You're welcome!

[@khadijamandli9932]

I tried this and this really helps but my concern is after using the powder in fondant how to remove the powder from the outer layer of your shaped fondant because it doesn't looks good on your shaped fondant

[@CakingatMidnight]

I use lemon extract or ever clear. Once the fondant is dry take a little on a brush and brush the figure. It comes right off

[@corinneocampo5783]

Hi! I just started working with fondants, im glad i came across your channel! But im wondering where can i rest the fondant if my oven doesn’t have light?

[@CakingatMidnight]

If you don't have an oven light you can still leave it in there or out on the counter. You may just need to give it a little longer to dry. Hope you enjoy the channel and let me know if you have any other questions 💜

[@nishachitturi6952]

Hi if I don’t use Tylose powder with gum paste will it stills harden if I leave it to dry for a day 😊

[@CakingatMidnight]

Absolutely! If it's hot and humid make sure you give it extra time to dry

[@jabbikk]

Hi, if I don't use tylose in that case will my figurine get sunk

[@CakingatMidnight]

No, tylose just helps speed up the drying process

[@jasmineparker5690]

I am making mermaid cake on Friday for my daughter’s birthday Saturday. So once I make the whole cake with tail already on cake, should I put cake in fridge? Will it mess up once I get the cake out Saturday morning?

[@CakingatMidnight]

That is exactly how I give them to customers actually. BUT if I am worried about the weather I place the toppers on when they come to pick up

[@annevar0606]

Do you know if I can add tylose to marshmallow fondant for the same effect?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Yes, you can definitely do that.

[@jabbikk]

Can i role fondant without silcon mat and for cutting xacto mat also not required as I am learning for fun only

[@CakingatMidnight]

I have a countertop I can cut on so just be aware of your surface when using an exacto knife. You do not need a silicone mat to roll out fondant. Just make sure your surface is clean. You can use powered sugar, corn starch or I personally use Pam cooking spray with flour. I spray and then wipe away excess

[@jabbikk]

@@CakingatMidnight thank you❤

[@clairebeech8585]

I've heard people put their oven on a very low heat and put their fondant in the oven for about 10 mins it will be soft even it comes out so dont touch it but then within about 30 mins it dried rock hard so great if u want a figure that isnt going to be eaten but for show etc

[@CakingatMidnight]

I've always been nervous to try that method 😬

[@LauraGonzalez-or7yf]

Cool!

[@karishmasejpal1802]

Hey! Thank u so much for this tips. Works wonder for all of us. I have 1 small question: After adding tylose powder to the Fondant & once it's hard I can feel it's hard yet i i can change it's shape a little not much though vry little. Is that correct? Or it will be rock hard?

[@mariamercado9390]

I will try this because even with the powdered my toppers were not stiff .. Question okay say I have cake ready to go should I put fondant tooper on and stick in fridge ??/or just wait last minute and add decorations before pick up ?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Toppers I usually wait until pick up to put on. Especially if I am trying to get it to harden and need it to stand up for awhile on its own

[@ccoorraaa2421]

I am wanting to make a fondant figure for my son's cake...can I make it in advance...and if so how do I store it until I add it to the cake?

[@CakingatMidnight]

How far in advance will you be making it?

[@ccoorraaa2421]

@@CakingatMidnight Maybe two weeks.

[@resminair9961]

Will it melt if it kept outside after its dried up...

[@CakingatMidnight]

It shouldn't melt once hardened but if warm enough it will melt. Keep out of the sun

[@resminair9961]

@@CakingatMidnight thxx for the video and thxx for the instant reply.. thx a ton❤️

[@mommyshane1928]

Hi. Thanks for this video. How can i remove the cornstarch? Can i not use it? What was it that you sprayed?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Hi👋 you can use lemon extract or a food grade alcohol (I use everclear) on a brush and go over the areas with corn starch to get rid of it. I spray PAM with flour on my counters when I am rolling out my fondant. Spray some on and then take a paper towel lightly over the area. Hope this helps, if not let me know 💜

[@mommyshane1928]

Caking at Midnight omg thanks for the quick reply. Im from the philippines. What is pam?

[@CakingatMidnight]

PAM is a non-stick cooking spray. The Pam that I use has contains flour in the spray.

[@mommyshane1928]

Caking at Midnight thank you. I’m making these mermaid tails as cupcake toppers for my daughter’s birthday. ❤️

[@CakingatMidnight]

Oh how fun! Once they are dry you can decorate them however you like. Check out my Instagram for a few that are decorated.

[@maithilit7982]

After drying by your method, how to store made fondant shapes in humid place like Singapore. Mine melted in the room temperature.

[@CakingatMidnight]

How long are you needing to store them?

[@maithilit7982]

@@CakingatMidnight couple of days perhaps? Also how to dry it in humid? You say the oven method is good too dry and keep it in airtight container?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Yes! If having trouble with humidity then add a little more tylose powder. Once they are dry an air tight container should hold them a few days. Or just laying on a rack for a day or 2 until ready to use.

[@maithilit7982]

@@CakingatMidnight thank you so much

[@jeannecavanaugh9714]

will they dry in the oven without adding the pinch of the powder?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Yes, it will just take a little longer 💜

[@000GreenApple000]

Hello there. I’m new in making fondants. Now I know why mine melted the last time haha Just wondering, the one that you made can still be eaten? Or just for decor? Another question, do you also put tylose powder to your rolled up fondant for covering the cakes? Mine melted after an hour it was taken out from the fridge 😅

[@CakingatMidnight]

They might be hard but they can still be eaten. I don't use tylose powder when covering a cake with fondant. Once a cake is covered in fondant you don't have to put it in the fridge. Fondant will sweat when it comes to room temp from the fridge

[@000GreenApple000]

Thank you so much for the tips! Excited to try making fondants again! Will be getting that tylose powder this time haha 💖🤗

[@familyreviews4450]

Is it crack after a while ? How long we can keep it without any problems or cracking it ?

[@CakingatMidnight]

No, it doesn't crack. It will keep for a long time as long as it isn't exposed to extreme heat.

[@familyreviews4450]

Thank you so much for your reply ❣️

[@CakingatMidnight]

You’re welcome! Happy Caking

[@khamchengsaikia8031]

I don’t have lights on my oven it’s very old..what to do please help me

[@EmilyHammondcakeandcrime]

Hey Hun what do I do if I don't have a light option for my oven it just turns straight on xxx

[@CakingatMidnight]

Just let it sit out in an open area. It will take a little longer but still dry nicely for you. 💜

[@EmilyHammondcakeandcrime]

@@CakingatMidnight okay Hun thankyou so much for replying I'm very grateful xxx

[@CakingatMidnight]

You're welcome! Good luck, 💜

[@EmilyHammondcakeandcrime]

@@CakingatMidnight thankyou xxx

[@smitashinde6263]

Hi i made fondant lollipop by using fondant with tylose powder but still its not drying , it became sticky , what to do

[@CakingatMidnight]

I've never had it become sticky. Was it sticky after mixing or after drying?

[@Sanaskitchenworld]

Super👍👍❤️

[@PrasannaKumar-kv7th]

Hey mam want to ask can cover the truffle cake with fondant and before covering with fondant cake has to kept in chiller or in room temperature and after covering the cake it can store in chiller or room temperature

[@CakingatMidnight]

Are you referring to the fondant ruffle mold cake?

[@PrasannaKumar-kv7th]

Not ruffle mam just wana cover truffle cake with yellow colour fondant and wana keep 1 fondant topper on top

[@PrasannaKumar-kv7th]

I mean to say the cake covered with ganache

[@CakingatMidnight]

I'm sorry, I'm very confused.

[@simplylavenia]

@@PrasannaKumar-kv7th So you want to cover a cake with ganache then fondant and simply wanted to know how you would then store the cake right? (I'm curious myself now as well lol)

[@katemanners6256]

I wish I had seen your video before I started. Can you please tell me For mermaid tail cupcakes will they work with just fondant 2days out from birthday party or do I need to scrap and start again.?😭

[@CakingatMidnight]

Yes, the tails should be dry in 2 days. Still keep them in the oven with the light on. Once dry they can sit out. Place on cupcakes when serving or when customer comes to pick up

[@katemanners6256]

Thank you, it’s for a nieces birthday, I can only turn my light on with my fan will this work.

[@CakingatMidnight]

That's a good question but I don't think it would hurt at all

[@katemanners6256]

Caking at Midnight thank you 🙏

[@mayrasanchez.2463]

Hi, Can I add Gum Tex powder to fondant to harden instead?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Should be just fine. My tylose is from wilton and it actually says "gum tex tylose powder"

[@jmom687]

@@CakingatMidnight Will corn starch work to harden the fondent ?

[@CakingatMidnight]

@@jmom687 I have never tried that. I would assume no but I would have to experiment with it

[@jmom687]

@@CakingatMidnight I've seen some videos who say it can. I can't source the other powders. I'm in the middle of my experiment!! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@CakingatMidnight]

@@jmom687 let me know! Very curious now!!

[@judymonica1782]

How long does this harden fondant lasts ?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Should last a long time as long as kept away from moisture but I've never kept anything more than a few days.

[@DeathDefyingCupcake]

Can I add an edible image before it sets to dry? I need to place images on the fondant and then cut out a border

[@CakingatMidnight]

You can do that. Or lay the image on it so you can cut out the shape, let dry and then attach image.

[@simrankaur4269]

Can I use arrarot instead of cornstarch when fondant become sticky??

[@CakingatMidnight]

I’m sorry, I am not sure what arrarot is.

[@kevinwilliams8896]

@@CakingatMidnight Think the person means arrowroot, it is similar to cornflour.

[@CakingatMidnight]

Oh cool! I have never used that before

[@jude7321]

Hi, so much fun. Will the fondant Harden without the tylose if left out for a few days?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Yes, fondant will dry naturally over 24 + hours. The tylose just speeds up the process

[@jude7321]

Thank you so much. Wow, that was quick😸God bless you real good 💚✝️

[@KadyandNikitaSeecharan]

Hey I’m new to fondant. How do I Stick the fondant toppers to my buttercream cake?

[@mag7430]

With toothpick

[@kungenftww]

Can this happen without tylose

[@CakingatMidnight]

Yes, but you will need to start a few days in advance and give it time to fully dry

[@RanjanPatel-rb8cb]

Hi which spray u used on base

[@CakingatMidnight]

I use Pam with flour and it is what I sprayed on the surface

[@RanjanPatel-rb8cb]

@@CakingatMidnight can u suggest me any idea about otg uses for fondant..can i use otg for quick dry nd do u know how to use

[@CakingatMidnight]

I'm sorry, I'm not sure what otg is?

[@RanjanPatel-rb8cb]

@@CakingatMidnight .it is oven toast griller where we are baking our cakes...dear

[@CakingatMidnight]

I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions for that

[@erickajoycereyes1621]

My oven don't have light 😩

[@CakingatMidnight]

Do you have tylose?

[@erickajoycereyes1621]

Caking at Midnight yes i have

[@CakingatMidnight]

Make sure to mix that in and start a few days early to make sure it dries. You can still try it in the oven with no light... I have just never tried it that way

[@erickajoycereyes1621]

Caking at Midnight ohh thank you so much 🤗❤️

[@sherrietillett6107]

i saw a video where the person used her Microwave light

[@carolyn9564]

Wonder if it works w/o oven light??? Maybe I can sit them under a lamp? Thinking out loud! 😁

[@CakingatMidnight]

Not sure about no light! I have always used the light... It would definitely be worth trying!

[@kaylacanzi6809]

I made small butterfly cupcake toppers and I had 3 left over and they're still hard but all the ones on the cupcakes just melted... what did I do wrong? :(

[@CakingatMidnight]

The moisture from the cupcakes can soften them back up if left long enough. Don't put on the cupcakes until the last minute and then keep refrigerated

[@kaylacanzi6809]

Oh ok, thanks! :)

[@leticiasolis836]

Same thing happen to me 😩😅

[@maddielefty]

​@CakingatMidnight will keeping the cupcakes in the fridge with toppers make them go bad?

[@maryhauhulh1640]

Will this work out even in high humid climate?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Yes, just make sure you give it at least 12 hrs

[@deliciousbite1940]

I don't have oven😢I use to make cake in pressure cooker. So how can I make fondant harden??

[@CakingatMidnight]

Do the same process with the tylose but then set out away from heat. A fan can help with this also. Just give it a little extra time 💜

[@deliciousbite1940]

@@CakingatMidnight Thank you so much. U r so sweet❤

[@CakingatMidnight]

Happy to help 💜

[@TheElisje]

When i use tylose ,my fondant dryes and cracks, what am I doing wrong? 😢im going crazy.i tried to make a big bow but after 3 times still the same problem.

[@CakingatMidnight]

How much tylose are you using?

[@krazygir500]

Can I use this method for cupcake toppers too or will the fondant be too hard to bite on?

[@CakingatMidnight]

You can definitely use it for toppers also. They will soften back up if left in the cupcake container too long

[@YnangsDelicacies]

Mix Water and tylose . Before adding to fondant..

[@CakingatMidnight]

No, don't mix water with the tylose

[@YnangsDelicacies]

@@CakingatMidnight ok thank you ❤️.now I know what exactly to do!!

[@venicemesiona]

Is it safe to eat?

[@CakingatMidnight]

Yes! Might be super hard but edible

[@KingdomLifeDec]

Gumpaste ends up adding up. I gues tylose is better abd last longer

[@CakingatMidnight]

With gum paste you don't have to use tylose but it speeds up the process. You can use fondant and tylose... Depending on your weather it may take a little longer.

[@deepikashetty607]

Hey, would this work in very humid cities? My fondant decorations wont harden even when left to dry for 24 hours..

[@CakingatMidnight]

Yes! We have very humid summers and I use this a lot. If you find tylose isn't enough, switch to gum paste and some tylose. 💜💜

[@deepikashetty607]

@@CakingatMidnight Thank you for taking the time to reply.. Have to make 🦄 horns.. will try this tonight.. thanks a ton Allison

[@kristolgoora-scott182]

I live in the Caribbean, and my fondant is always melting, especially with the oven method. I get good results with a few days opened with the air conditioner on until I'm ready to use. Or once I have tylose or cmc I use a really generous amount.

[@sanyaarora8945]

Hey! What if i dont have any tylose or cmc? I am supposed to make a small cd crown

[@CakingatMidnight]

You can use just regular fondant but start a few days ahead of time. But still stick it in the oven with the light on. No heat. It will dry... Just take a little longer. Overnight is usually good. Just be gentle with it

[@sanyaarora8945]

Caking at Midnight thank you so much🤗

[@barbararodriguez8422]

💜💜💜💜 Bt21

[@nimminirmala2962]

After dry ..put on cake then keep in fridge the fondant won't melt back

[@CakingatMidnight]

No they won't melt. I usually don't put my toppers on until the cake is ready to be delivered

[@sonalganatra1552]

Mam y fondat melting

[@CakingatMidnight]

Hi 👋 I'm not sure what you mean

[@mehreenaleemuddinabbasi]

@@CakingatMidnight my fondant always start melting right after taking out of the fridge

[@CakingatMidnight]

Fondant shouldn't go in the fridge

[@mehreenaleemuddinabbasi]

@@CakingatMidnight how to keep Fondant cake then?

[@CakingatMidnight]

@@mehreenaleemuddinabbasi once covered in fondant the cake can sit out. If it is. Covered in buttercream with fondant accents, it can go in the fridge but it is going to sweat while it comes to room temperature

[@leticiasolis836]

Omg now I know why my shapes melted 😞😩🤯

[@CakingatMidnight]

What happened?