Ideas for two-layered wedding cakes made with fondant

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Fondant is made from a mixture of powdered sugar and marshmallow, making it sweet and flexible. Fondant cakes are one choice for the frosting of a wedding cake. Fondant cakes offer the ability to create a smooth and seamless look on the cake that also allows room for detail and embellishment.

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1. Colors

   • There are more color options for a wedding cake than the traditional white or cream. With a smaller cake, it is possible to use a dramatic color without it looking over-the-top. Choose a color that coordinates with your wedding colors. You can use a white fondant base with colored accents, or make the entire cake a solid color. Striped cakes can also look modern and elegant at the same time. Try polka dots or simple texturing to bring the smaller cake to life.

   Patterns

   • You can use a variety of shapes and patterns with a two-layer cake. Square cakes are a classic alternative to round cakes. Other shapes, such as hearts, can also provide visual interest. Try stacking the layers at an angle or using the topsy turvy cake design. You can even have the baker form the layers of the cake into an unusual design, such as you and your husband's favorite activity, television show or anything else that encapsulates the two of you.

   Embellishments

   • Embellishments are important on small fondant cakes. Since fondant is typically smooth and uninteresting, and two-layer cakes have a large surface area on the top for decoration, embellishments keep the cake from looking boring. Flowers are a traditional and effective choice. Ribbons tied around the layers of the cake also make an impressive statement. Try small pieces of candy or other small objects to add visual interest. Piping icing over the fondant in delicate patterns can also make a boring cake interesting.

   Display

   • How you display a fondant cake is equally important to how the cake looks. Take care not to store the cake in a hot environment. Fondant melts in high temperatures, which will ruin the appearance of any cake. A simple round or square white, silver or gold plate is a simple and elegant way to display a cake. A pedestal or small table will also help showcase a smaller cake. Use cake pillars to separate the two layers of cake to make it appear larger.

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