Homemade Milk Fondant for Cake Decorating
This creamy, pliable milk fondant is a quick and budget-friendly alternative to store-bought cake covering. Made with just three pantry staples and no cooking required, it colors beautifully and gives every cake a flawless finish.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 200 g (2 cups) full-fat powdered milk
- 240 g (2 cups) powdered sugar (icing sugar with cornstarch), sifted
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- Gel food coloring (optional)
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Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered milk and sifted icing sugar until fully combined.
- 2
Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, mixing with a spatula or your hands, until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough on a surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a couple of minutes until it is smooth and no longer sticky.
- 4
Roll out with a rolling pin and use it to cover cakes or cut into decorative shapes.
- 5
To color the fondant, knead in a few drops of gel food coloring until the tint is even and vibrant.
💡 Chef's Tip
Wrap unused fondant tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days. If it dries out, microwave for 10 seconds and knead again until soft.
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