Vegan Classic Fondant
Craft stunning desserts with this Vegan Classic Fondant recipe, a plant-based alternative that’s perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. Made with a combination of powdered sugar, corn syrup, vegetable shortening, and agar-agar powder, this easy-to-prepare fondant is both smooth and pliable, making it ideal for rolling, molding, and creating intricate designs. The recipe pulls off a classic fondant texture with creative vegan substitutions, while vanilla extract adds a subtle hint of flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes and suitable for storing up to three weeks, this versatile fondant is a must-have for vegan bakers looking to add a professional touch to their creations. Keywords: vegan fondant recipe, plant-based cake decorating, easy vegan dessert recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Powdered sugar
- 60 milliliters Corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable shortening
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Agar-agar powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Sift the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl to remove any lumps and ensure a smooth texture.
In a small saucepan, combine the water and agar-agar powder. Stir to dissolve, then let it sit for about 5 minutes.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once it boils, reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes until the agar-agar is fully dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from heat, and slowly stir in the corn syrup, vegetable shortening, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
Make a well in the center of the powdered sugar and pour in the liquid mixture.
Using a spatula, mix the ingredients together until a dough begins to form.
Knead the fondant with your hands until it becomes smooth and pliable, adding more powdered sugar if the fondant is too sticky.
Wrap the vegan fondant tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before using.
The fondant is now ready to be rolled out and used for decorating cakes and pastries. If not using immediately, store it tightly wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to three weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 562.0 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 551.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
