How to Use Stencils For Cake Decorating

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Learn how to use stencils and edible sprays on fondant and buttercream icing. It's a quick, easy cake decorating technique for beginners.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Cupcakes

Calories: 492kcal

Bake your cupcakes and allow them to cool completely.
White cupcakes are baking and cooling, prepare the frosting and make stencilled cupcake toppers
Roll out yellow fondant.
Use a circle cutter to cut out a piece.
Place your stencil on top of the fondant piece.
Then, shake your spray bottle and spray on top of your stencil. Make sure your stencil doesn't move while you are spraying.You can secure it in place by taping it down with some tape if you like or use your fingers.
Once you are done spraying, gently peel the stencil from your fondant piece.
Let the color dry for 10-15 minutes.
Outline the design with a black edible marker. This step is optional but I think it gave these designs some extra definition.
Use a knife to cut your fondant piece into a random abstract shape. This step is optional too and you are more than welcome to use the round fondant piece, as is.
To assemble cupcakes, pipe swirl of chocolate icing on top of each cupcake, toss some sprinkles if you like. Then, place a stencilled topper on top of each cupcake. Enjoy.

Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a covered box in the fridge for 2-3 days but please note that fondant decorations will become slightly sticky due to the moisture in the refrigerator.
Work in a ventilated area because the fumes have a strong odor.
Make sure your work area is covered in newspaper or scrap paper.
Don't spray too closely. About 6 -8 inches away is best.
Don't over-spray because that can create puddles of color.