Renshaw - Extra Fondant Icing
Renshaw Extra White Fondant Icing 250 g
Renshaw Extra fondant icing, white, 250 g format for covering and modeling
Overview
Renshaw Extra White Fondant Icing 250 g is a ready-to-use fondant icing from the British brand Renshaw, a cake design benchmark since 1898. Its firm, elastic texture allows for smooth cake covering, precise figurine modeling, and detailed decorations. Its subtle vanilla flavor does not overpower the cake inside.
White is the neutral base shade in the Renshaw Extra range, with no added coloring: it works equally well as a covering for classic wedding cakes or as a base to color yourself with oil-soluble or water-soluble coloring to achieve a custom shade.
Features
250 g
Format
Firm and elastic
Texture
Several months
Storage
- Leading British brand: Founded in 1898, Renshaw is used by professional pastry chefs and cake designers worldwide.
- Ready to use: Consistent texture straight from the package, requiring minimal kneading.
- Firm and elastic: Easy to work with without tearing or excessive elasticity, suitable for both covering and modeling.
- White shade: Neutral base color, with no added coloring, for versatile applications.
- Compatible with all colorings: The shade can be customized with oil-soluble or water-soluble colorings.
Usage Tips and Occasions
- Classic wedding cakes: Covering for romantic, minimalist, or bohemian weddings.
- Neutral base for coloring: Knead with Colour Mill or gel coloring to achieve the desired shade.
- Fondant flowers: Roses, peonies, and calla lilies for botanical wedding cakes.
- Streamlined number cakes: Covered numbers and letters for minimalist birthdays.
- Cake toppers and figurines: Modeling characters and signature decorations.
Instructions
- Take the fondant icing out 30 minutes before use to bring it to room temperature.
- Knead for a few minutes to soften it until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Roll out on a work surface dusted with powdered sugar or cornstarch (never flour), to a thickness of 3 to 4 mm.
- Place over a cake previously covered with ganache or smoothed buttercream, then smooth with a fondant smoother.
- Trim the excess at the base with a knife or cutter. Keep the scraps in an airtight bag for reuse.
- Store unused fondant icing in an airtight bag at room temperature, away from light and heat.
Complete Technical Information
| Brand | Renshaw (United Kingdom) |
| Range | Renshaw Extra |
| Color | White |
| Format | 250 g |
| Texture | Firm and elastic, ready to use |
| Flavor | Subtle vanilla |
| Ingredients | Sugar, glucose syrup, palm oil, humectant (glycerol), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabilizers (cellulose gum, gum tragacanth), preservative (potassium sorbate), flavoring. No added coloring. Composition may vary slightly by batch; check the package label. |
| Allergens | May contain traces of tree nuts (almonds), soy, egg, and milk depending on production conditions. Check the package label for allergens specific to the batch. |
| Storage | Airtight bag, at room temperature (15-25 °C), away from light. Do not refrigerate. |
Please Note
Approximate quantity: Allow about 500 g for a round cake 15 cm in diameter, 750 g for 20 cm, and 1 kg for 25 cm (add 20% for scraps). Roll out to at least 4 mm to prevent cracking.
If the fondant dries out while you are working, add 1 to 2 drops of food-grade glycerin and knead for 1 minute to restore its original flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Renshaw Extra and Renshaw Pro?
Renshaw Extra is the brand's classic range, in the standard format for covering and modeling. Renshaw Pro offers a more refined palette of designer shades for professional cake designers. Both ranges provide the same quality of texture and elasticity.
How much fondant icing is needed to cover a cake?
Allow about 500 g for a round cake 15 cm in diameter, 750 g for 20 cm, and 1 kg for 25 cm. For a tiered cake, add the quantities for each tier, allowing an additional 20% for scraps.
Can Renshaw Extra White be colored easily?
Yes: with no coloring added initially, it is the easiest shade to recolor. Oil-soluble coloring gives a matte result, while water-soluble coloring produces a more intense shade in small amounts.
Learn More
The entire Renshaw range · Explore fondant icings from all brands and in all colors · Also discover black for bold contrast and red for festive decorations.
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
