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Hi all,

I’ve just experimented with some coloured fondant – I need to put some icing sugar down (otherwise it just sticks), but it still manages to cover my rolled side in white icing sugar!

How do I get this off ?? !!

Try using a soft brush to brush it off. If that doesn’t work you can try a slightly damp bit of kitchen roll, it needs to be nearly dry though or it will leave a water mark. If its a decoration you’ve made you can also steam it over a kettle (mind your fingers!) to remove the excess icing sugar. The best way is to not use icing sugar for dark colours though. You can smear your work top with trex and roll out on that or on a sheet of bake-o-glide. Hope that helps, I’m sure there are other tips I don’t know about!

I find a quick spray of PME glaze works wonders, especially on deep colours like black and red. Use according to the instructions on the can and don’t get too close to the cake as it can cause streaks.