Sugar paste

Name: Sugar paste
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Glucose 3 ½ tbsp; Water 0.1 cup; Gelatin in sheets 0.18 oz; Food coloring gel or paste to taste; Powdered sugar 4 cups; Glycerine 1 ½ tsp

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397

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 397
Carbohydrates g 98.9
of which sugars g 98.9
Protein g 0.3
Sodium mg 1

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Makes: pieces
Cost: Low
Note The quantities in this recipe are sufficient to garnish a cake with a diameter of 22 cm + small decorations

PRESENTATION

Sun-catching, smooth finishes can instantly upgrade birthday cakes or wedding sweets, especially with fondant icing. Sugar paste creates that nice golden look families notice at gatherings, holding vibrant colors and glossy shine across every baked treat. Everyone from busy parents to home baking fans likes how sugar paste turns cakes into something a little more special—soft texture with silky elasticity, yet keeps its shape so your design stands up all day. Because it covers desserts completely, any finished cake comes out looking really good every single time—think wedding cakes with bright trims, birthday cakes with creative toppers, and cupcakes ready for parties. The versatile look of sugar paste brings out the fun in cake decorating, letting families pick favorite themes, bold decorations, or simple stylish shapes as needed. With reliable, uniform results, fondant icing brings out brilliant patterns and playful decorations while always looking ready for a crowd. Honestly, families love the flexible, sculptable design you get here—kids request it just as often as adults.

Special occasion bakes get instantly upgraded when rolled fondant comes into play for easy, beautiful designs—no wonder it’s a hit with anyone planning celebrations or milestone events. Soft and moldable, rolled fondant always gives neat corners, a nice smooth surface, and a good finish—that’s why so many families stick with it for big parties, school events, bake sales, and home desserts that deserve to look EXTRA nice. It works hand-in-hand with other cake covering options, so you can apply icing sugar for a quick shine or combine colors for birthday fun... the choices practically never end. With plenty of ways to layer details, combine patterns, or even create three-dimensional figures, this dependable staple fits right into any home baker’s plans. For those rapid-fire weeknight bakes or when there’s a request for something super creative, fondant icing lives up to the challenge—keeping cakes looking great, delivering endless fun, and always giving a look that wins over family dessert tables again and again.

INGREDIENTS: Glucose 3 ½ tbsp (50 g); Water 0.1 cup (30 g); Gelatin in sheets 0.18 oz (5 g); Food coloring to taste - gel or paste; Powdered sugar 4 cups (500 g); Glycerine 1 ½ tsp (10 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Sugar paste

To prepare sugar paste, start by soaking the gelatin in very cold water to soften it 1. Heat the glucose in a thick-bottomed saucepan along with the water, but do not bring it to a boil. Then, squeeze the gelatin and add it to the syrup with the glucose. Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl 2 and add the glucose 3 and glycerin, then knead until the powdered sugar is completely absorbed.

Transfer the mixture to a work surface dusted with powdered sugar and continue to knead until it is smooth and homogeneous 4 and no longer sticks to your hands. If you wish to make colored sugar paste, divide it into small portions 5 and add the desired coloring (preferably gel or paste) 6. Continue kneading vigorously until the coloring is absorbed and the color is uniform. If you want a more intense color, just add more coloring a little at a time. Finally, wrap the sugar paste in plastic wrap and store it in a cool, dry place until you're ready to use it!

Storage

Store the sugar paste tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in a tin box, for no more than 2-3 days.

Tip

Glycerin is used to make the sugar paste more moldable; if you can't find it, you can omit it. As an alternative to glucose, you can use the same amount of honey.

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Sugar paste

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How to prepare Sugar paste

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