How to Make Silver Fondant (5 Steps)

Fondant is a thick dough used in cake decorating. Unlike frosting, which has a one-dimensional feel, fondant lets you make characters, ribbons, bows and other three-dimensional objects. Adding a small amount of gel food coloring turns the ordinary white fondant into bright colors suitable for wedding cakes, birthday cake and any other special occasion cakes. Making silver fondant takes a little more work, but gives the cake an elegant feel.

Things You'll Need

  • White fondant
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wood toothpicks
  • Black gel food coloring
  • Edible pearl dust
  • Small brush

Instructions

    • 1

      Dip your hand into the fondant container and remove the dough. Roll it between your hands, warming up the dough and making it soft. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the counter, twist the fondant into a round shape and set it on the plastic wrap.

    • 2

      Press your thumb into the center of the fondant, creating a small dent. Dip a wood toothpick into the black gel food coloring, coating the end with the color. Press the toothpick against the dent in the fondant.

    • 3

      Knead the fondant by pulling the top up and pressing it into the center. Keep kneading the fondant, distributing the color evenly throughout.

    • 4

      Examine the fondant closely and add more black food coloring to increase the darkness of the fondant. If you need more color, use a second toothpick and dab the color against the top and knead again.

    • 5

      Cover your cake with fondant and brush edible pearl dust over the top. The pearl dust has a slight shimmer that picks up the grey tones of the fondant, making it look silver.

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