Amy's Purse Cake

This is my first attempt at a purse cake and only my third attempt using Marshmallow fondant.  I had two major problems.  First was the fondant.  I haven't mastered the texture at this point.  It was too oily.  Second, and basically the same issue I had with the typewriter cake......I couldn't figure out how to created the purse handle.  Ultimately, I used molded wire and wrapped it in fondant/gym paste.  It was too heavy to really hold the shape...so back to the drawing board.


The cake was made of Strawberry cake, classic butter cream icing, and Marshmallow fondant.

Rebecca's Black and White Floral Cake

Small 8" round 4" tall chocolate cake covered in chocolate buttercream and marshmallow fondant.


I made this for my girlfriend Rebecca's birthday, in September 2009.  This is my second attempt at Marshmallow fondant.  I got the fondant right this time.  Using punch tools I cut out black fondant floral petals and hand cut stems and leaves. 


She didn't know I was bringing a cake over, so I used it as an opportunity to practice with marshmallow fondant.  I got a good response on my efforts, so was happy!

Marshmallow fondant

Yum!  That about sums up Marshmallow fondant.  I finally broke down a tried to make it for the first time, this past summer.  Let me say that it has taken a good 7 months for me to get the hang of making it.  I will not say that I've perfected it, but I at least am finally understanding what direction I need to go when it isn't working.

Why is this important you ask.......have you ever tried traditional Rolled Fondant.  It taste awful!  It rolls out and lays so beautifully on cakes, but if you ask me...it tastes like Playdoh.  I warn you, though, Marshmallow Fondant is very, very sweet.  It is made of ....marshmallows, of course, a little water, some solid shortening, and powder sugar.  Yep, that's it.