Fun Cakes Fondant
Urban Taupe Fondant 250g
Urban taupe for mineral nude palettes and modern compositions.
The Urban Taupe Fun Cakes fondant offers a sophisticated taupe shade, halfway between gray and warm brown. Ideal for high-end modern creations.
Urban Taupe is the new generation shade in cake design: replaces classic brown with more sophistication, maximum photogenic appeal in displays.
This 250g format is a discovery size for testing, small projects, and artisans: it covers a 15 to 18 cm cake or dresses 12 to 18 cupcakes. Ideal for color tests, cupcake toppers, small figurines, birthday decorations.
Signature shade
Urban Taupe 250g
Dominant pigment: iron oxide + diluted bright blue
Ready-to-use Fun Cakes fondant, naturally marshmallow scented, flexible to roll out and ideal for modeling.
Calculate your fondant quantity
Recommended quantity750 g
Recommended purchase1 pack 1 kg
Safety margin included+15%
Tip: Roll out the dough to 4-5 mm thickness on a surface dusted with powdered sugar, using a rolling pin.
Discover the Fun Cakes range
Click on a color dot to access the detailed sheet. 46 Fun Cakes shades in the catalog.
WHITES & NEUTRALS
REDS & ROSES
YELLOWS & ORANGE
VIOLETS & LILACS
Signature creative ideas
- Bohemian wedding cake: Taupe covering + sugar paste macramé for rustic-chic wedding.
- Executive office cake: Birthday for an executive with a sober taupe-gold palette.
- Aged leather effect: Spatula texture + raised details for a patinated leather effect.
- Nordic decor: Taupe-white-black palette for Scandinavian cake design.
- Limited cake collection: Earth tones for boutique pastry capsule collection.
- 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 | iron oxide + diluted bright blue |
| 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, protected from humidity |
| If the paste hardens | Knead between hands for 2-3 minutes to rehydrate. Add 1 drop of water if necessary. |
Note: Urban Taupe works best at a slightly cool temperature: avoid over-kneading to prevent softening.
Frequently asked questions
How to prevent sugar paste from cracking when covering?
Knead the paste for 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), protected 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 a pro size for workshops. The 12.5 kg is a large capacity size for schools and intensive production.
Urban Taupe tip?
Urban Taupe works best at a slightly cool temperature: avoid over-kneading to prevent softening.
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.
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.
