Black Fondant 250g
The deep signature black for graphic decorations and contrasting palettes.
The Fun Cakes Black fondant is the reference for achieving an intense black without hours of kneading with coloring. Flexible texture, stable color, maximum opacity.
Black is the most difficult shade to achieve by mixing: the ready-to-use Fun Cakes version avoids prolonged kneading and guarantees intensity.
This 250g size is a discovery size for testing, small projects, and artisans: it covers a 15 to 18 cm cake or decorates 12 to 18 cupcakes. Ideal for color tests, cupcake toppers, small figurines, birthday decorations.
Signature shade
Dominant pigment: vegetable charcoal (E153)
Ready-to-use Fun Cakes fondant, naturally marshmallow scented, flexible to roll out and ideal for modeling.
Available size for this shade
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Discover the Fun Cakes range
Click on a color dot to access the detailed sheet. 46 Fun Cakes shades in the catalog.
Creative signature ideas
- Black and white graphic cake: Checkerboard, zebra patterns for a teen birthday.
- Halloween decorations: Witch hats, black cats, raised spiders.
- Black wedding cake: Black covering with gold leaf for a chic gothic wedding.
- Writing cake: Black raised lettering on a light cake.
- Tuxedo and bow tie: Groom details in black paste.
- Color test: Ideal size to validate a new shade before ordering in bulk.
- Discovery workshop: 1 pack per participant for cake design initiation workshops.
Features
| Content | 250g |
| Shape | Ready-to-use sugar paste |
| Brand | Fun Cakes (Netherlands) |
| Flavor | Natural marshmallow |
| Compatibility | Cake covering, cupcakes, modeling, cutouts, wedding cake |
| Dominant pigment | vegetable charcoal (E153) |
| Covering | covers 1 cake 15-18 cm or 12-18 cupcakes |
| Gluten-free | Yes |
| Lactose-free | Yes |
Instructions for use
- Knead the sugar paste 2-3 minutes by hand to soften it.
- Sprinkle the work surface with icing sugar to prevent the paste from sticking.
- Roll out with a rolling pin into a regular disc 4-5 mm thick (3 mm for fine decorations).
- Gently lift with the rolling pin or a wide spatula, place on the cake already covered with a thin layer of buttercream or ganache.
- Smooth by hand then with a sugar paste smoother, from the center to the edges.
- Cut excess with a pizza cutter or a smooth knife.
- Keep scraps under cling film for later reuse.
Storage
| Before opening | Room temperature, away from light |
| After opening | Under cling film + airtight bag: 2 to 3 months |
| To avoid | Refrigerator (the paste hardens), freezing (the paste cracks) |
| Covered cake | Room temperature 2 to 3 days, away from humidity |
| If the paste hardens | Knead between hands 2-3 minutes to rehydrate. Add 1 drop of water if necessary. |
Note: Fun Cakes black can slightly stain clothes and work surfaces. Wear a disposable apron when fully covering.
Frequently asked questions
How to prevent sugar paste from cracking when covering?
Knead the paste 2-3 minutes for softness. Roll out to 4-5 mm thickness. Smooth from the center to the edges without leaving air bubbles. If cracks appear, smooth with a finger and a drop of water.
Can this sugar paste be colored with food coloring?
Yes, add gel coloring while kneading. To intensify, add in small amounts. Warning: manual coloring will never give the same intensity as the original Fun Cakes shade.
How long does the paste last once the cake is covered?
2 to 3 days at room temperature (15-22 °C), away from humidity and direct light. Do not refrigerate (the paste sweats and becomes sticky).
Difference between the 250g, 1kg, 5kg, and 12.5 kg sizes?
The 250g is a discovery size (15-18 cm cake). The 1kg is the standard size for cake designers (22-25 cm cake). The 5kg is the pro size for workshops. The 12.5 kg is the large capacity size for schools and intensive production.
Black tip?
Fun Cakes black can slightly stain clothes and work surfaces. Wear a disposable apron when fully covering.
To go further
Complete your Fun Cakes palette with Maroon Brown Sugar Paste, Fire Red Sugar Paste, Marshmallow Sugar Paste, or browse the Patissland Sugar Paste collection.
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