Fondant has been a popular cake decorating tool for many years. It is used to give cakes a smooth, glossy finish and can also be used to create intricate decorations. Fondant can also be used to make colorful cake toppers, like basketballs. Making basketball color fondant is a fun and creative way to make your cakes stand out.
What You Need
There are a few things you need in order to make basketball color fondant. You will need fondant in two different colors (orange and black work best), a rolling pin, a cutting tool (like a knife or a pizza cutter), a food-safe brush, and a baking sheet.
Step 1: Roll the Fondant
The first step in making basketball color fondant is to roll the fondant. Begin by lightly dusting the work surface with some powdered sugar or cornstarch so that the fondant does not stick. Place the orange fondant onto the work surface and roll it out until it is about ¼” thick.
Step 2: Cut Out the Orange Pieces
Once the fondant is rolled out, use the cutting tool to cut out 8 small circles for the basketball. Make them about 1” in diameter. Then, use the same tool to cut out 8 large circles for the basketball. Make these circles about 2” in diameter.
Step 3: Make the Black Pieces
Now it’s time to roll out the black fondant. Dust the work surface with powdered sugar or cornstarch and then roll out the black fondant until it is ¼” thick. Then use the cutting tool to cut out 8 small circles for the basketball. Make these circles about 1” in diameter.
Step 4: Assemble the Pieces
Now that all of the pieces have been cut, it’s time to assemble the basketball. Start by taking the 8 large orange circles and using a food-safe brush to brush a thin layer of water onto one side of each circle. Then, take one of the small black circles and place it onto the wet side of one of the large orange circles. Repeat this process for all of the circles. Once all of the pieces are assembled, let them dry on a baking sheet overnight.
Step 5: Decorate the Cake
Once the fondant basketballs are dry, it’s time to decorate the cake. Place the fondant pieces on top of the cake and arrange them in any pattern that you would like. Use a food-safe brush to brush a thin layer of water onto the fondant pieces and then sprinkle them with some edible glitter or sugar pearls for extra sparkle.
Conclusion
Making basketball color fondant is a fun and creative way to make your cakes stand out. It is also a great way to show off your cake decorating skills. All you need is some fondant, a few basic tools, and a bit of patience to make these colorful cake toppers. With a little practice and some creativity, you can create beautiful fondant basketballs for your cakes.