Fondant cakes/Cupcakes

munkychip

We are doing a small two tiered cake for the wedding party and then cupcake centerpieces. I love fondant and we will be doing that for the cake but what do you all think about doing fondant for cupcakes? Any creative ideas...
Any awesome fondant artists that you guys can refer me to? Gateaux in Plymouth is amaaaazing but sooo pricey!! YIKES!

Liberty27

My experience has been that most people don't care for the taste of fondant.  I would suggest save yourself some money and get buttercream or whipped frosting for the cupcakes on the tables.  All your pictures will be of your wedding cake, so it should be fine to have more traditional frosting on your cupcakes.

debbieupper

I second Liberty27. Don't do fondant cupcakes. Blech. They're pretty, but so is a big 'ol mound of delicious buttercream! Plus you can offer a little more variety in flavor that way. It's true that fondant lies atop a layer of frosting, but it's typically a very thin layer and won't contribute much flavor. Just my opinion, though!

If you want a way to "dress up" the cupcakes, you can do a "button" of fondant, or a little figurine or symbol on a toothpick.

Qston

check out sweets bakeshop in st. paul, they do some really creative cupcakes and super tasty, too!

Yum. http://www.sweetsbakeshop.com/menu

MesmrEwe

You could do fondant embellishments on the cupcakes (i.e. a rose/flower or cutout with a monogram) so that they look a little more "dressed up" without doing overkill with the fondant.  If you're working with a baker who has really yummy fondant that's the key factor to consider first.  Fondant also for most bakers will be a more expensive option, however it's all in what you're having done with it and the bakers preference for working with it.  Bakers that prefer to use it tend to have less of a gap in the price of a cake with and without fondant. 

Check with Jessica's Cakes in WSP - she does great work with fondant.  Granted, she's not the cheapest gal on the planet, but she's also going to deliver exactly what you want.  Just whatever you do, don't ask when you call "how much is..." because her prices instantly double...  The other thing is if your budget just doesn't pair up she's not afraid to give you recommendations of who else to check out.

There are a few home based bakers I know of too that are absolutely FANTASTIC with the fondant, but it's all going to depend on your site... 

Good luck!

cswaldon

I personally hate the texture of fondant, but we're ordering our cake from Gateaux, Inc. and I just plan on peeling the stuff off and eating the delicious buttercream underneath. And yes, Robin is more expensive, but her work speaks for itself. She and her staff are TRULY impressive and make items that are both delicious AND gorgeous. 

Honestly, I don't think fondant-covered cupcakes are cost-effective. I've never seen fondant cupcakes and personally I think it's kind of weird. I'd say go for regular cupcakes that look great and taste truly decadent. 

Good luck!