Make it about 1 8 th of an inch.
Rolling out fondant to cover cake.
Using your hand rub the top of the cake to secure the fondant.
Lift the rolled out fondant with your rolling pin and cover the square cake.
If you are working on a surface without a rolling mat ensure that you dust the surface with cornstarch.
Using a rolling pin roll the fondant making sure to keep the shape somewhat circular.
Press the fondant into a thick disc shape.
Smooth the fondant using cake smoothers pushing out any air bubbles and creases starting on the top then working down the sides.
Roll out the fondant.
For example start with a rounded shape of fondant to cover a round cake.
Then holding the bottom the fondant should stay on center the fondant on the cake.
Remove the top layer of the mat.
Using a plastic fondant roller we have one for smaller projects and one for larger projects roll out your fondant to the desired size.
While you can certainly use a wooden rolling pin it will probably.
There are a lot of bakers that use cornstarch or powdered sugar to roll out their fondant.
Transfer your fondant to your cake.
The guide on the rolling pin will help you get to the 1 8 inch.
Use a small knife to cut away the excess icing don t cut too close to the cake.
In addition to the fondant you will need a cake that is covered with a layer of buttercream at least 1 4 inch thick.
This frosting layer helps the fondant stick to the cake and smooths out any bumps or imperfections on the cake surface so the fondant layer looks clean and smooth.
Then take the pin and fondant to your cake and gently unroll it atop the cake.
Save the offcuts for decoration.
Lift the icing using a rolling pin or your hands.
Roll from inside out from all direction.
Are you coming up too short or having issues.
Start with the fondant in the shape of the cake you re covering.
If you are a beginner i recommend shortening.
Place your fondant on the rolling mat and roll out enough to cover the cake.
I find that it dries out the fondant and makes it more prone to cracking.
That is how wide you need to roll out your fondant.