Modern Fondant Ruffle Cake | Cake Decorating Tutorial

In this cake decorating tutorial, I show you how I made this show stopping fondant ruffle cake:) This is a stunner of a modern abstract design for sure! You could do this in any color you would like and it would still be gorgeous. I would consider this more of an intermediate to advanced design. So some fondant experience would come in handy. I did this with a 6' and an 8" cake dummy but using cake would give you the same result. Decorate with flowers or just let it stand alone! Please let me know if you have any questions:)
Mary
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[@HAK-iq1xf]

I don’t comment often on videos but every time I get a new order for a cake I found a tutorial of yours with a similar design and you always put my mind at ease!

[@vivianwilson7183]

Continuation I believe is the word you're looking for. Beautiful. Thank you! 😊👍💖

[@cynthiaw1763]

I really love how you describe what you are doing as you are doing it. The cake decorating is the focus. I love it! And you have a very pleasant voice too! Very pretty cake, simple, classic and beautiful!

[@sophisticakesbymary]

You are very kind, thank you;)

[@ayobamiomolaolu5483]

I love the covering, it's clean and neat. Perfect job

[@nainaingleshwar6775]

So beautiful and I can’t stop admiring it!

[@tierra5020]

Gorgeous!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!

[@susanavaztorres5019]

Adorable gracias maestra

[@OluchiImoh]

Love this design so much, minimalist, abstract and classy at the same time! 🥰

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Glad you like it!

[@johnhope6828]

Beautiful

[@derrilbland-mcliechey2521]

4:44 AM central time ❤️

[@marthapoudyal2039]

It's just beautiful ❤️❤️

[@foodtravelcrafts87]

That is so nice, you did fantastic job

[@gaviota4fly]

Adorable!!!!

[@HoneyPleaseBeSerious]

Just Beautiful

[@pashamorgan5959]

Im just learning how to do foundants....i like this video.ty

[@dilrukshichamila4554]

thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@julianaijomaenyinnaya3615]

I love this cake&all of your tutorials,you made them so simple & exciting.Thank you very much for all you do ma'am,you know what?I suggested this design to a client of mine&she loved it.Its so simple & classy,I love fondants cakes.

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you so much! I am so happy you and your client liked it:)

[@dawnashley968]

This is so beautiful. I now learn a new way to ruffle my cakes.

[@sophisticakesbymary]

I'm so glad!

[@marianessel1303]

Lovely ruffle

[@juanygarcia3875]

Thank so much for your amazing videos!!!

[@namaliwarnasooriya8955]

Wow excellent.. Much love❤️❤️

[@ejitoborobataredestiny7850]

It's beautiful ❤️

[@joybrumback3042]

I love your style of teaching. Thank you for so much variety in cake designs. I saw a comment about music background, but I LOVE not having to listen to background music. It can get so loud and totally unnecessary if you are doing a voice-over for the tutorial. I will be looking for your next tutorial. I LOVE learning new things.

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you Joy;) I hear it from both sides. Music is too loud, not enough music🤪. The thing people don't realize is that there is only do far I can turn the music down when I use what youtube offers royalty free. And once it is uploaded you can't change it without loosing your views. Also, you don't know how it will sound until it us published. Makes it kind of hard to judge! So I think I have finally found a good option with the kind of neutral background music and volume that fits. Phew!! Thank you so much for watching my videos. It means the world to me!

[@joybrumback3042]

@@sophisticakesbymary Yes, I have heard others say they can't control what the sound level is once it is done. Just continue with no music background. :)

[@ajaeroifeyinwathisisgoodba6607]

I really love what you are doing, thanks.

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you so much;)

[@awratsuimusicatm589]

Beautiful

[@lawrenciablay1709]

I love, this, cake, I will try it

[@serahmaniachigozie2535]

Beautiful, I love ur way of teaching 👏👏

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you! 😊 And to think I never saw myself as a teacher:)

[@rollonmom]

Your cakes are amazing

[@LOVECAKESBYLIDIA]

So beautiful and elegant

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you:)

[@teresasantana8708]

Parabéns, lindooo de mais

[@margaretmaiwada2719]

Thank you for sharing

[@alizicnababi8993]

I loved the lesson

[@chiomajudith1134]

Waoooo. So beautiful n neat. Thank u

[@reginabarbosa8342]

Perfect

[@comfortcomfort7774]

Thanks too

[@kwabenaowusu8303]

Lovely

[@naturalhair_art]

I love your videos Mary they are informative and your talented

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you so much;)

[@carladeaida684]

Wau. You work is always amazing. Congratulations 😍

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you very much!

[@remiomokhudu4571]

It really cute will try it on my next wedding cake. Thanks so much for the tutorial. God bless you

[@sophisticakesbymary]

You’re welcome 😊 ANd thank you:)

[@lawrenciablay1709]

I,love this cake, I will try it

[@mariajosilenedebarros9171]

Parabéns lindo trabalho sessassional

[@aminafer8080]

wonderful😍😍👏👏

[@marifer4975]

Muy hermoso. 💕 Gracias por titular el video en español.

[@mihriomar5158]

Beautiful thank you

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you too!

[@susanavaztorres5019]

Le quedó muy elegante gracias por enseñar la Saludos maestra

[@josephmanalili6676]

I really love wedding cakes...specially simple yet elegant looks...thanks for the idea mam...from Philippine,aspiring cake artist as well..godbless mam❤

[@sophisticakesbymary]

You're welcome! And wedding cakes are my favorite too;)

[@Tokwevillage]

My best teacher😘.I have learnt a lot from you.stay blessed .Thank you

[@sophisticakesbymary]

That makes my heart happy 😊❤

[@joankimau1202]

I like the art God bless you so much

[@velvetkakellc1693]

Ssssoooo beautiful 🥰❤️

[@luciakasiemobi3431]

Thank you so much for this video

[@chikumohamed5303]

Wow congrats very beautiful and attractive 😍

[@sunflowerlover9344]

That's that's beautiful

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thanks;);)

[@comfortcomfort7774]

It's beautiful

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thanks 😊

[@jesusflores2344]

Woooow

[@lindaabah9826]

Wow

[@mallows9225]

So pretty...I haven't tried this yet but I'm thinking of using this technique for my daughter's 18th birthday..thank u 🥰

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Good luck!

[@mallows9225]

@@sophisticakesbymary thanks

[@sheredoz]

This is so elegant! New sub 🤩

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you!! And welvome;]

[@hafidazouirhri1146]

Magnifique

[@j_africanfashionz394]

May God bless the work of your hands

[@sophisticakesbymary]

So nice of you

[@rudibi7520]

Beautiful tutorial. I wish to ask that moving the cake upside down and rolling the fondant on the cake, wish to ask is the cake not gonna break? As i know Cake is not that strong

[@1911bakery]

This video is really cool, I really like the way you've put this together. Thank you for sharing. - On a side note, licensed bakers are subject to regulations that prohibit the use of sponges in the kitchen in this fashion.

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Depends on which state you live in also.I have been licensed in the state of Iowa for 10 years and I work in the state of Illinois. Vastly different;) in Iowa, if you only use it for cake purposes and wash your equipment, you are fine.

[@thankuthanku6388]

Wow. That looks amazing mimo. Would u mind sharing what you used for the ruffles? Is it fondant? Thank you in advance❤

[@intesaraltekrety4075]

Very very beautiful ❤️🌹😍

[@rossyhernandez6742]

Hola... Muchas gracias por compartir.. saludos desde San Luis Potosí., México..🌷🌺🌼😊👌

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Hola mexico!

[@alinayakimenko3598]

Great video! I was wondering what fondant you used for this?

[@mhakl6165]

Super👍😍🌷

[@debidehm9129]

Bling on the lowest part would be pretty also! This design reminds me of the front of a dress.

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Yes it would!

[@myrasantiago6021]

Really love this....and i subscribed hehe😚

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Yay!! And thank you;)

[@Amore4848]

❤

[@zaiflores]

Do you have recipe for the ganache? 🥰

[@TheHungarianmama]

Love this! Could I add these ruffles to buttercream based cake instead of fondant?

[@latashajohnson9866]

Same question ❤

[@lynseyfleming1647]

😅😂🤣😂😅💯 you really shouldn’t have to, buttttt 👀👀 😅😂 Also, this cake is beautiful, thank you for sharing this 🥰😎

[@aymaracintraromo]

Simply gorgeous :) What kind of fondant did you use? The fondant we have here in Canada is not that manageable at all. It dries quickly regardless of how much shortening, tylose or glicerine you add :(

[@sophisticakesbymary]

I prefer marshmallow fondant, but this is actually Satin Ice. I think you can get it on Amazon , but Canada may be different?

[@saracabrera5035]

Hola, hermosísima creación, podría titular el vídeo en español?Muchas gracias.Saludos desde Uruguay.

[@boumarafamin1163]

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[@TheFancyCakery]

You are so good! I am crazy jealous! So clean and perfect!..and I kinda missed a little music in the background! lol

[@sophisticakesbymary]

You did?;) jk I am still trying to figure that out. I may just record my own and stop worrying about it;) If only I were better at playing my piano!

[@dishachauhan1124]

Your cakes are amazing ❤can you please let me know how do you store fondant cakes if you make them in advance?

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thanks! I store them in my residential fridge. They will have some condensation when they come to room temp, but they will dry. Give it about 2 hours.

[@amandacunha4106]

Pode colocar legendas em português como Jocondes baking . Thank You🇧🇷

[@susanafredes3970]

❤❤❤❤

[@kristinfrazee2097]

😍😍😍

[@7gatekeeper]

Hi, how can i dry the fondant? mine sweats,i put it in a fridge Because i live in a hot country, many thanks 😢❤

[@sandy8663]

Your cake is beautiful!! 😍 A doubt! What's the name of that double ruler you use to measure?

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you! That is a quilting ruler;)

[@10oktyabr]

Süper 👍😍🥰🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿

[@leonscakesbakes957]

That’s a wonderful job. Can I use marshmallow fondant for thi ruffles?

[@sophisticakesbymary]

For sure! That's my favorite. Just add some tylose powder to it.

[@leonscakesbakes957]

@@sophisticakesbymary ok thanks a lot. 😍

[@cathysmith5079]

Do you have. A video on how you make your fondant? Do you use tylose? Or do you use premade?

[@sophisticakesbymary]

I do;)kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2SmqK2aebJng6s

[@germaineuzor8538]

Amazing!!!😍😍 thank you for sharing ❤️. Please can share your fondant recipe? Thanks so much🙏🏽

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Sure! I have a tutorial on that also. Let find the linkkzbin.info/www/bejne/o2SmqK2aebJng6s

[@angelapalumbo2265]

Hi love your cake do you put tylo powder in the fondant

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thanks! Yes if the fondant is needing to hold it's shape.

[@vincakristanti4751]

If we are using dummy cake, can the fondant that cover the dummy get dry enough to store it for a long time...? Because the ruffles are quitely cover all the cover fondant...or should we use cmc or tylose powder for cover the dummy and the ruffles????

[@sophisticakesbymary]

That is how I have always done my display cakes;) they can last a very long time.

[@vincakristanti4751]

@@sophisticakesbymary so actually it can dry without using cmc or anything?

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Yep!

[@vincakristanti4751]

@@sophisticakesbymary thank you very much😄😄

[@dineomusonda1488]

Lovely. Do u add tylose powder to the raffles

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thanks;) It depends on what kind of fondant I use. Softer fondant like Carma or Satin Ice I do. I find that for this style, Wilton is firm enough without it.

[@user-bq8ge7fz5z]

I followed thru step by step, I wish I could show you what I did

[@diamondpink4711]

The cake is so beautiful that I had to subscribe

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Yay!! Welcome!

[@victoriaihunwo2244]

So beautiful 💕 i want to be perfect like u.

[@sulolaanimashaun5193]

Hi, what is the name of the long wide ruler that you used please?

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Hi! I actually got that in the sewing section at Hkbby Lobby! I love that it is transparent and measuent markings right on it.

[@emiliaotoba8179]

Beautiful, how thin did u roll your fondant

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Thank you;) I usually roll it to about 1/8- 1/4 inch, depending on what I am using it for.

[@marymejia9148]

Buenas tardes , estoy sorprendida con ese proyecto , pero no entiendo la explicacion por el idioma, quisiera saber el diametro de la torta o pastel y la diferencia de una capa de fondant a la otra

[@sophisticakesbymary]

OI! Não tenho certeza se entendi a pergunta com o google tradutor, mas vou tentar :) Este era na verdade um bolo de espuma, mas se você quisesse fazer com bolo, a parte superior seria de 2 a 3 camadas de bolo de 6 "e o o fundo seria de 4-5 camadas ou bolo de 8 ". Dependeria da altura dos seus bolos. Isso ajuda?

[@indiraelva2488]

Question ok we put cakes with fondant in the fridge but when it stays out it starts to sweat and look wet is this normal or is there something I don't know..

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Completely normal:) if you leave it out for maybe an hour or so (depending on humidity) it will dry out. Don't worry:)

[@indiraelva2488]

@@sophisticakesbymaryohh it ok so what causes the air bubble although I know for sure the fondant was touching the cake, or was it because my cake was cold it did that

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Air bubbles typically come from inside the cake. There could be air trapped in between the layers of cake from when you assembled it. This is unfortunately normal and my biggest pet peave. There are a couple things you could try. And remember this does not happen every time. You just don't know when. So to try to prevent it you could place something on top of the filled cake for a little while before crumbcoating. Like a book with parchment under it. Not too heavy as you don't want to flatten the cake. This may force the air out before you cover the cake. You could also poke a hole with a straw or skewer down thru the top after it is frosted so the air has an escape route. The fondant is not the problem as it can happen with just buttercream too. Of There is a bubble trapped, it may coma put after it reaches ro.temp because that is when it might settle a bit. I have had it happen with chilled cakes and room temp. When it does happen, just pop it with a pin and coax it out with a Smoother. I know it can be an issue but I hope these things might help.

[@indiraelva2488]

@@sophisticakesbymary thank you very much this will be a big help I didn't know I could try those methods...

[@akoredeadams5672]

Please what type of ruler did you use? Thank you.

[@sophisticakesbymary]

I use a quilting ruler,)

[@latoshiakelley3566]

What are the sizes of your cake? I know they are 6in and 8in round but how tall are they?

[@sophisticakesbymary]

The top one would be 3 layers and the bottom one probably 5. Kind of depends on how tall your cakes bake up.

[@supercakemom]

What size and how tall are your dummy cakes? Thanks!

[@sophisticakesbymary]

They were 6 and 8". 4" tall and 6" tall.

[@lemonade_candy8555]

I normally just do buttercream frosting on cakes but decided to put my fear of fondant aside and try to work with it. But I’m having so many hiccups😩. I’d use a cookie cutter or small molds for a design, leave it to dry a little then when it’s time to put it on the cake it just cracks and break😭. What am I doing wrong??

[@sophisticakesbymary]

It is a game of trial and error. What brand of fondant are you using?

[@lemonade_candy8555]

@@sophisticakesbymary I’m using Satin ice brand. I’m playing around with the idea of using fondant as part of my cakes and cupcakes decorations. The rolling and cutting part is ok, but the problem starts whenever I leave it to dry and try to take it up, it just falls apart in my hands. It’s my first time ever working with fondant.

[@sophisticakesbymary]

I strongly suggest using LMF fondant. It has way more play time, especially if you are newer to fondant. I will send you the link for a tutorial I did on how to make it ok? I still have problems with pre-made fondant and I have been working with it for a very long time. So you are not out of the norm, I promise;)

[@sophisticakesbymary]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2SmqK2aebJng6s

[@lemonade_candy8555]

@@sophisticakesbymary thank you so much 😊

[@pt560]

Hi there, and thanks for this tutorial

[@sophisticakesbymary]

Hi! I am sorry it wrestled with you:( I would have to guess that maybe there was too much tylose? It is hard to say for sure. What brand of fondant did you use? Some dry faster then others. Or maybe you could have used more shortening when kneeding it? Only other thing I can think of is if it sat too long before thinning the edge out. I hope I am not sounding like I am putting the blame on you🤞

[@pt560]

@@sophisticakesbymary Oh, not at all:-) Thank you for your reply

[@sophisticakesbymary]

@@pt560 This is how we all learn right? I am not familiar with that brand. I know that Wilton and Satun Ice sometes don't even need tylose. I do prefer marshmallow fondant but I dont have time to make it. And that definitely needs tylose. I think you are probably right about covering it too;)

[@pt560]

@@sophisticakesbymary Yes, it is a learning process 😄 I'll try again this weekend and see if it gets better👍😊 have a wonderful week🙌🌺

[@Speakupok]

Where can i buy that green panel?

[@sophisticakesbymary]

You can find those in the sewing department of craft stores.;)