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How Much Fondant Do You Really Need? A Complete Cake Covering Guide

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Determining the right amount of fondant depends on the cake’s size, height, and how thick you roll it. Most experts recommend a thickness of 3–5 mm for the best balance of durability and look. See the below table to guide your purchase:

 

 

Plastic Icing / Marzipan Chart

Baker’s Paradise guide for covering common square and round cake tins

Cake Covering Quantities
Cake Tin Sizes Square 12cm / 5" 15cm / 6" 18cm / 7" 20cm / 8" 23cm / 9" 25cm / 10" 28cm / 11" 30cm / 12"
Round 15cm / 6" 18cm / 7" 20cm / 8" 23cm / 9" 25cm / 10" 28cm / 11" 30cm / 12" 33cm / 13"
Quantities
Apricot Glaze 25ml 30ml 40ml 45ml 55ml 60ml 75ml 75ml
Plastic Icing / Marzipan 450g 675g 800g 900g 1.1kg 1.5kg 1.8kg 1.9kg
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