How Much Satin Ice Fondant Do I Need
The chart below can be use as a guideline to determine roughly how much Satin Ice fondant you will need to cover a cake. The amount required will depend on the dimension and shape of your cake. Please note that all measurements will vary depending on the thickness of your rolled out fondant. These are for the standard thickness of (3.17mm) 1/8".
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Basic Tips
- All measurements will vary depending on the thickness of your rolled out fondant. Measurements displayed here are for the standard thickness of 1/8” / 3mm
- Make sure your surface, tools and hands are clean and dry
- Work fast to keep fondant pliable, making sure to wrap and seal fondant that is not in use
- Don’t forget to knead, knead, knead!
- Use cornflour and confectioners sugar to make a non-stick surface
- Roll out to about 1/8” / 3mm thick or less for covering a cake
- Use a firm cake mix (like pound cake) and avoid ultra moist cakes
- Crumb-coat your cake and chill in the fridge before covering
- Store fondant at room temperature (put chocolate in the refrigerator)
| Cake Style | Cake Size | Amount of Fondant |
|---|---|---|
|
Round approx 4 in. high |
5" | 14 oz. / 400 g |
| 6" | 18 oz. / 510 g | |
| 8" | 24 oz. / 680 g | |
| 10" | 36 oz. / 1021 g | |
| 12" | 48 oz. / 1361 g | |
| 14" | 72 oz. / 2041 g | |
| 16" | 108 oz. / 3062 g | |
| 18" | 140 oz. / 3969 g | |
|
Round approx 3 in. high |
5" | 14 oz. / 400 g |
| 6" | 12 oz. / 340 g | |
| 8" | 18 oz. / 510 g | |
| 10" | 24 oz. / 680 g | |
| 12" | 36 oz. / 1021 g | |
| 14" | 48 oz. / 1361 g | |
| 16" | 72 oz. / 2041 g | |
| 18" | 108 oz. / 3062 g | |
|
Sheets approx 2 in. high |
7 x 11" | 30 oz. / 850 g |
| 9 x 13" | 40 oz. / 1134 g | |
| 11 x 15" | 60 oz. / 1701 g | |
| 12 x 18" | 80 oz. / 2268 g | |
|
Ovals approx 4 in. high |
7 ¾ x 5 ⅝" | 24 oz. / 680 g |
| 10 ¾ x 7 ⅞" | 48 oz. / 1361 g | |
| 13 x 9 ⅞" | 48 oz. / 1361 g | |
| 16 ½ x 12 ⅜" | 72 oz. / 2041 g | |
|
Hearts approx 4 in. high |
6" | 18 oz. / 510 g |
| 8" | 26 oz. / 737 g | |
| 9" | 32 oz. / 907 g | |
| 10" | 36 oz. / 1021 g | |
| 12" | 48 oz. / 1361 g | |
| 14" | 72 oz. / 2041 g | |
| 15" | 72 oz. / 2041 g | |
| 16" | 96 oz. / 2722 g | |
|
Square approx 4 in. high |
5" | 20 oz. / 567 g |
| 6" | 24 oz. / 680 g | |
| 8" | 36 oz. / 1021 g | |
| 10" | 48 oz. / 1361 g | |
| 12" | 72 oz. / 2041 g | |
| 14" | 96 oz. / 2722 g | |
| 16" | 120 oz. / 3402 g |
