Fondant Icing

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

1 pint Granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon Cream of tartar
1 cup Hot water
1 pound Powdered sugar

Preparation

1. In a two-quart saucepan add granulated sugar, cream of tartar, and hot water. Boil until the mixture reaches 226 degrees.
2. In a mixer, add all of the powdered sugar. Slowly add the boiled syrup in a thin stream while mixing.
3. If dipping the cake, it is best to freeze the cake ahead of time.
4. Keep fondant warm while dipping the cake.
5. Put dipped caked on cake rack. Use a thin cake spatula to remove cake once they are dry.

Notes

You can flavor this icing or add food coloring.

Nutrition information

Calories: 207 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 0g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 53g Fiber: 0g Total Sugars: 53g Protein: 0g Sodium: 1mg Vitamin A: 0μg Vitamin C: 0mg Calcium: 1mg Iron: 0mg Folate: 0μg