{"id":6080,"date":"2026-02-25T07:46:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T07:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/hoe-maak-je-een-fondanttaart-de-makkelijkste-manier-om-thuis-een-patisserie-achtige-taart-te-maken\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T08:06:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T08:06:50","slug":"how-to-make-a-fondant-cake-the-easiest-way-to-make-a-bakery-style-cake-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/how-to-make-a-fondant-cake-the-easiest-way-to-make-a-bakery-style-cake-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Fondant Cake? The Easiest Way to Make a Bakery-Style Cake at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Fondant-covered cakes may look \u201cvery difficult\u201d from the outside, but when you follow the right order, making one at home is much easier than you think. Your first try might not be perfect, but with this recipe, creating a smooth cake is absolutely possible.<\/p>

Today we\u2019ll go through these steps from start to finish:<\/p>

\ud83d\udc49 soft sponge cake
\ud83d\udc49 easy ganache
\ud83d\udc49 crumb coat
\ud83d\udc49 fondant covering<\/p>

Grab your coffee \u2014 we\u2019re heading to the kitchen \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>

\ud83c\udf70 Let\u2019s start with the cake<\/p>

The most important thing for a fondant cake is a flat and sturdy sponge. A cake that rises too much or is too soft can collapse under the fondant.<\/p>

Cake ingredients (for an 18 cm pan)<\/p>

  • 3 eggs<\/li>
  • 150 g sugar<\/li>
  • 120 g flour<\/li>
  • 30 g cocoa (optional)<\/li>
  • 1 packet baking powder<\/li>
  • 120 ml milk<\/li>
  • 80 ml vegetable oil<\/li>
  • 1 tsp vanilla<\/li><\/ul>

    Instructions<\/p>

    Beat the eggs and sugar well with a mixer. Be patient until the color lightens and the mixture becomes fluffy \u2014 this makes the cake soft.<\/p>

    Add the milk, oil, and vanilla.<\/p>

    Sift in the flour and cocoa, then fold gently with a spatula. Don\u2019t overmix \u2014 be gentle.<\/p>

    Bake at 170\u00b0C for about 35 minutes. If a toothpick comes out clean, it\u2019s ready.<\/p>

    Never cut the cake before it cools completely \u2014 this is the most common mistake.<\/p>

    \ud83c\udf6b Ganache (the easiest filling)<\/p>

    Ganache is the safest filling for fondant cakes. It doesn\u2019t run and stays firm under fondant.<\/p>

    Ingredients<\/p>

    • 200 g milk or dark chocolate<\/li>
    • 200 ml cream<\/li><\/ul>

      Heat the cream (don\u2019t boil \u2014 steam from the edges is enough).<\/p>

      Add the chocolate on top and wait 2 minutes.<\/p>

      Then stir from the center until smooth.<\/p>

      Once slightly thickened, it\u2019s ready to use.<\/p>

      \ud83c\udf82 Cutting and filling the cake<\/p>

      Once the cake is cool, level the top and cut it in half.<\/p>

      Lightly soak the bottom layer with milk if you like.<\/p>

      Spread ganache and place the second layer on top.<\/p>

      Don\u2019t oversoak \u2014 a very wet cake can slide under fondant.<\/p>

      \ud83e\uddc8 Crumb coat<\/p>

      This step is essential for a smooth fondant finish.<\/p>

      Spread a thin layer over the entire cake to lock in crumbs.<\/p>

      Chill in the fridge for 20\u201330 minutes.<\/p>

      \u2728 Final coating<\/p>

      Take the cake out and apply the second layer of cream, smoothing as much as possible.<\/p>

      Use a scraper to straighten the sides.<\/p>

      Let it rest again briefly.<\/p>

      \ud83c\udf80 Rolling and covering with fondant<\/p>

      Now the most exciting part \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>

      Knead the fondant to soften it.<\/p>

      Lightly dust the surface with powdered sugar.<\/p>

      Roll the fondant to about 3\u20134 mm thickness.<\/p>

      Place it centered over the cake.<\/p>

      Smooth the top first, then gently lower the sides.<\/p>

      Don\u2019t pull the fondant \u2014 let it fall naturally to avoid wrinkles.<\/p>

      Trim the excess and use a smoother for final touches.<\/p>

      And it\u2019s ready \ud83c\udf89<\/p>

      \ud83d\udca1 Helpful tips<\/p>

      \u2714 Don\u2019t roll fondant too thin
      \u2714 Avoid working in humid environments
      \u2714 If air bubbles form, prick gently with a needle<\/p>

      \u2764\ufe0f Final note<\/p>

      The secret to fondant cakes isn\u2019t perfection \u2014 it\u2019s following the right order. Small mistakes may happen on your first try, but with this recipe, your second attempt will be much better.<\/p>

      Once you try it, you\u2019ll see how enjoyable it really is in the kitchen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Fondant-covered cakes may look \u201cvery difficult\u201d from the outside, but when you follow the right order, making one at home is much easier than you think. Your first try might not be perfect, but with this recipe, creating a smooth cake is absolutely possible. Today we\u2019ll go through these steps from start to finish: ? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6080"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6105,"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6080\/revisions\/6105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cakepro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}