Renshaw Fondant - 250g Extra Black

Overview

The 250 g Renshaw Extra Black Fondant is a ready-to-use fondant from the British brand Renshaw, a cake design reference 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.

Renshaw Extra Black is colored with vegetable carbon (E153), a neutral, intense shade that creates striking decorations, from Halloween cakes to black-and-gold wedding cakes.

Features

• Leading British brand: Founded in 1898, Renshaw is used by professional pastry chefs and cake designers worldwide.
• Ready to use: uniform texture straight from the package, requiring minimal kneading.
• Firm and elastic: works without tearing or excessive elasticity, suitable for both covering and modeling.
• Black shade: neutral, intense color obtained with vegetable carbon (E153).
• Compatible with all colorants: the shade can be adjusted with oil-soluble or water-soluble colorants.

Usage Tips and Occasions

• Halloween cake design: spiders, bats, black cats, witches.
• Modern wedding cakes: black-and-gold palettes, contemporary all-black designs.
• Gothic birthdays: rock and dark academia themes for teenagers and adults.
• Base for contrasting decorations: a black background that highlights gold or silver metallic designs.
• Fine modeling details: eyes, outlines, and lines on cake design sculptures.

Instructions

1. Take the fondant out 30 minutes before use to bring it to room temperature.
2. Knead for a few minutes to soften it until smooth and uniform.
3. Roll out on a work surface dusted with powdered sugar or cornstarch (never flour) to a thickness of 3 to 4 mm.
4. Place it over a cake previously covered with ganache or smooth buttercream, then smooth with a fondant smoother.
5. Trim the excess at the base with a knife or cutter. Keep the scraps in an airtight bag for reuse.
6. Store unused fondant in an airtight bag at room temperature, away from light and heat.

Complete Technical Data

Please Note

Suggested quantity: allow approximately 500 g for a 15 cm round cake, 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 during use, add 1 to 2 drops of food-grade glycerin and knead for 1 minute to restore its original flexibility.

The colorant used for this shade (E153, vegetable carbon) is not included on the list of colors requiring a warning regarding children's activity.

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