Essential Concepts: Chill the cake, use firm buttercream, apply a crumb coat, and smooth in short passes while rotating the stand or plate by hand. With steady pressure and clean tools, a neat finish is possible without a turntable.
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Rolled Fondant Basics for Home Bakers: Smooth Cake Covering Guide
Rolled fondant gives home bakers a clean, smooth cake finish, but it works best over a level cake with a firm buttercream or ganache base. The key is simple: prepare the cake well, roll the fondant evenly, and handle it gently so the surface stays neat.
Essential Concepts
Fondant covers; it does not hide flaws.
Use a smooth base coat.
Roll evenly and keep fondant pliable.