Fire Red Fondant 1kg
Intense fire red for wedding cakes and Valentine’s Day creations.
The Fire Red Fun Cakes fondant delivers a bright and stable scarlet red, without pink fading when resting. A reference for red wedding cakes, Valentine’s Day creations, and vibrant birthdays.
Fire Red is the most difficult shade to achieve by mixing with a standard dye: the ready-to-use Fun Cakes version guarantees maximum saturation.
This 1kg size is the standard size for cake designers and customer orders: it covers a 22 to 25 cm cake or dresses 40 to 60 cupcakes. Ideal for single-tier wedding cakes, birthday cakes with modeling, complete decorations.
Signature shade
Dominant pigment: Allura Red (E129)
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 swatch to access the detailed sheet. 46 Fun Cakes shades in the catalog.
Signature creative ideas
- Red wedding cake: Full Fire Red covering for oriental or Bollywood wedding.
- Valentine's cake: Giant red heart in sugar paste for romantic table.
- Christmas decorations: Santa Clauses and red bows on holiday cakes.
- Old roses: Petals modeled in deep red paste for pastry bouquet.
- Red velvet effect: Spatula texture for a red velvet finish on gothic cake.
- Wedding cake tier: 1 kg is enough to cover a 22 cm tier + additional decorations.
- Custom order: Reference size for regularly active cake designers.
Features
| Capacity | 1kg |
| Shape | Ready-to-use sugar paste |
| Brand | Fun Cakes (Netherlands) |
| Flavor | Natural marshmallow |
| Compatibility | Cake covering, cupcakes, modeling, cutouts, wedding cake |
| Dominant pigment | Allura red (E129) |
| Covering | covers 1 cake 22-25 cm or 40-60 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 (fondant hardens), freezing (fondant cracks) |
| Covered cake | Room temperature 2 to 3 days, protected from humidity |
| If the fondant hardens | Knead between hands 2-3 minutes to rehydrate. Add 1 drop of water if necessary. |
Note: Fire Red permanently stains clothes and work surfaces: use disposable apron and nitrile gloves when covering.
Frequently asked questions
How to prevent fondant from cracking when covering?
Knead the fondant 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 fondant 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 fondant last once the cake is covered?
2 to 3 days at room temperature (15-22 °C), protected from humidity and direct light. Do not refrigerate (the fondant sweats and becomes sticky).
Difference between the 250g, 1kg, 5kg, and 12.5 kg sizes?
The 250g is a trial 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.
Fire Red tip?
Fire Red permanently stains clothes and work surfaces: use disposable apron and nitrile gloves when covering.
To go further
Complete your Fun Cakes palette with Marshmallow Fondant, Maroon Brown Fondant, Ruby Red Fondant, or browse the Fondant collection Patissland.
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- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
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- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free