Fondant: The Best Way to Decorate Your Cake; Part Three

          Hello readers! You are viewing the last part of my fondant trilogy! After I finish this post, I am going to share a few summer recipes and some tips on your vacation (if there is one) this year. Today's post will be about some simple fondant decoration for your cake. Today's post will be about some of the best decorations for your cake- using fondant. Let's get started!
         
        Top Five Fondant/ Gum paste Decorations

• Roses- Roses are an excellent way to decorate your cake. They make your cake look more girly and elegant.

• Bows- If you have bows on your cake, it brings out the look of your cake and gives it a classy, formal look.

• Ribbons- Ribbons on a cake give it an extraordinary look. They make the cake look professional and superior. 

• Polka Dots- Polka dots are a simple way to decorate a cake. They make the cake look bright and bubbly. 

• Flowers- Fondant flowers are similar to roses, but they give off a more homemade look. These are great or small family meetings.

             I hope everyone enjoyed this post. Remember, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes!

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Pavlova: A Russian Dessert

           Hello readers! I know I veered off course with my "traveling around the world" posts. Today, however, I am back with a very famous dish of Russia: Pavlova. This dish is named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. This is a scrumptious delight, fit for evening parties and  family desserts. It's filled with the delicious flavor of meringue. Let's get started!

           You will need:

• Egg whites
• Granulated Sugar
• Cornstarch
• White wine vinegar
• Vanilla essence
• Cream of tartar 
• Salt
• Heavy whipping cream
• Confectioners sugar 
• Fruit Preserves
• Extra fruit for topping

Pavlova

1. Preheat your oven to 300 Degrees Fahrenheit. 
2. Take a piece of parchment paper and trace an eight inch plate on it. 
3. Flip the paper over so you can still see the circle.
4. Take your egg whites and beat them with an electric mixer(optional) until you see that bubbles are starting to form.
5. Add in a pinch of salt and some cream of tartar.
6. Slowly, add in the sugar. Stir until the mix is very thick and light.
7. Take your beater and make four dots of meringue with it. Stick your parchment paper on (non- pencil side up).
8. Add in the cornstarch, the vanilla essence, and a drop off white wine vinegar. 
9. Stir very thoroughly and quickly.
10. Pour your mixture onto the back of the eight inch circle that you drew earlier. 
11. Flatten the mixture out so it is within the eight inch circle (very important) and it is not as thick.
12. Smooth out from the edges.
13. Put the pavlova into the oven for fifty (50) minutes. Once done, turn off the heat and open the oven door a little bit and let the pavlova cool completely (this can take 2-3 hours).

                                         

Whipped Cream

1. Once your pavlova has cooled, begin on the whipped cream.
2. Pour heavy whipping cream and the sugar into an electric beater and beat it.
3. Heat up your fruit preserves until they are runny.
4.  Transfer your pavlova onto a cake stand or plate.

Topping

1. Take your whipped cream and spread it over the pavlova.
2. Spread your fruit evenly on top of the pavlova.
3. Spread your preserves on top of the fruit.
4. Serve!

     I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remember, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes!

Information from: Wikipedia

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Fondant: The Best Way to Decorate Your Cake; Part Two

         Hello readers! I am back with another post for fondant. Today we will be focusing on how to place the fondant on the cake. It sounds easy, but it can be just as tricky. Fondant can tear easily, so it is best to put fondant on professionally. Rightly placed fondant can also give your cake a finished, neat look. Before we proceed, however I would like to thank the person who commented on my previous post. I would like to tell you once again, that I appreciate all comments. So if you want to comment, please feel free. Let's start!

       You will need:

• Fondant 
• An iced cake
• Cornstarch to pour on your counter
• Rolling Pin

                               Steps 

1. Spread cornstarch or sugar on your counter top.
2. Flatten your fondant into a circular shape and begin flattening the fondant with the rolling pin.
3. Carefully put your hands under the fondant and place it over the cake.
4. Move your fingers up and down on the fondant until it is smooth from the sides.
5. Place your cake carefully on a cardboard stand or a plate.
6. With a knife, gently cut the fondant at the edges of your plate or cardboard.
7. Wrap it around the bottom.
8. It's ready!

   I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remember, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes!

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