Mixing luster dusts with grain alcohol creates a versatile edible paint. This mixture allows for precise and shimmering detailing on fondant, enhancing the visual appeal of cakes, cupcakes, and other baked treats.
Instructions
Prepare Cupcakes: Bake and cool your cupcakes. Generously ice each cupcake with your favorite cupcake icing.
Prepare Fondant:
Lightly spray a texture mat with cooking spray. Wipe off excess grease with a paper towel.
Roll rolled fondant to approximately 1/16th inch thickness.
Place the smooth, rolled side of the fondant face down on the texture mat.
Place the rolling pin on one end of the fondant with the mat underneath. Roll firmly over the fondant to the opposite end. Do not double roll.
Lift the mat and the fondant together. Flip over the mat so the fondant is on the bottom and the mat is on top. Peel back the mat.
Cut and Apply Fondant:
Cut out fondant circles using a circle cutter from Autumn Carpenter Cupcake Top Fondant Cutters.
Place a textured fondant circle on top of each iced cupcake. If the icing has crusted, brush a thin layer of piping gel onto the icing or lightly dampen with water to adhere the fondant circle securely.
Adding Contrasting Colors:
Create a shimmering paint by mixing luster dusts with grain alcohol. Use a fine paint brush to hand paint intricate details, painting within the recessed areas of the textured fondant circles.
