For your special day, creating the perfect wedding cake can be a delightful experience. One way to achieve a beautifully elegant and versatile design is by using fondant. Fondant allows for intricate decorations and a smooth, professional finish that will wow your guests. Our recipe for the Best Fondant Wedding Cake combines a moist and flavorful cake with a flawless fondant covering, resulting in a stunning centerpiece for your celebration.
**Ingredients:**
For the cake:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 3 cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 tablespoon baking soda
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons salt
– 4 large eggs
– 1 ½ cups buttermilk
– 1 ½ cups warm water
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the fondant:
– 1 package (16 ounces) of mini marshmallows
– 2 pounds powdered sugar
– 2-4 tablespoons water
– 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract
– Vegetable shortening, for greasing
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans with butter or baking spray. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
4. Divide the batter equally among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula and tap the pans on the counter to release any air bubbles.
5. Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
6. To make the fondant, place the mini marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons of water. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the marshmallows are melted and smooth.
7. Gradually add the powdered sugar to the marshmallow mixture, stirring with a greased spatula or wooden spoon. Keep adding sugar until you achieve a smooth dough-like consistency.
8. Coat your work surface with a thin layer of vegetable shortening to prevent sticking. Knead the fondant until it is pliable and no longer sticky.
9. Roll out the fondant on a clean surface dusted with powdered sugar to about 1/8 inch thickness. Carefully drape it over your stacked and filled cake, smoothing it down the sides to cover the entire cake evenly.
10. Trim any excess fondant from the bottom of the cake with a sharp knife and gently smooth any wrinkles or air bubbles with your hands.
11. Decorate your fondant wedding cake as desired with additional fondant decorations, edible flowers, or piped royal icing designs.
Enjoy your Best Fondant Wedding Cake that not only looks exquisite but also tastes absolutely divine. This recipe will surely impress your guests and make your special day even more memorable.
