HOW TO APPLY EDIBLE ICING SHEETS

Applying an edible icing sheet to a shaped cake

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Edible icing sheets can be applied to round, square, rectangle and heart-shaped cakes. For the neatest finish, we recommend cutting the design to shape before applying it to your cake.

How to apply your icing sheet

  1. Make sure your fondant-covered cake top is smooth, clean and dry.
  2. Carefully cut out your edible icing sheet to the required shape using clean, dry scissors or a sharp craft knife.
  3. Lightly dampen the fondant surface using a fine mist of water, or apply a very thin layer of edible glue with a clean brush. The surface should feel only slightly tacky—not wet.
  4. Gently place the icing sheet onto the cake, starting from one edge and smoothing it down slowly to avoid air bubbles or creases.
  5. Once in place, add a piped buttercream or royal-icing border around the edge to give your cake a neat, finished look. 

Top tip: Apply edible icing sheets as close to serving as possible, and keep the cake away from moisture and condensation.

Applying edible clipart characters to fondant icing.

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There are two ways to apply edible icing-sheet characters to a fondant-covered cake.

Option 1:

Apply directly to the cake 

  1. Carefully cut around the character using clean, dry scissors or a craft scalpel.
  2. Lightly dampen the area of fondant where you would like it to sit, using a very small amount of water or edible glue.
  3. Gently place the character onto the cake and smooth it carefully into position. 

This method is quick and works beautifully for flat designs.

Option 2:

Create a freestanding character

This is the best option if you would like your character to stand up on the cake.

  1. Cut out your edible character and place it safely to one side.
  2. Roll out a small piece of fondant thinly on a clean, dry surface.
  3. Lightly dampen the fondant, then carefully place the character on top.
  4. Using a craft scalpel, cut around the edge of the character, cutting through both the icing sheet and fondant.
  5. Carefully remove the finished piece and leave it flat on a clean surface to air-dry—preferably overnight. Once dry, the fondant-backed character should be firm rather than floppy. Gently push the bottom edge into the cake in your chosen position; it should stand securely on its own.

What can edible icing sheets and characters be used for?

Our edible icing sheets and characters are a simple way to personalise homemade or professional cakes. They can be used on:

  • Birthday, wedding, baby shower and celebration cakes
  • Round, square, rectangle and heart-shaped cakes
  • Cupcakes and cake toppers
  • Fondant-covered cakes
  • Buttercream cakes with a smooth, dry surface
  • Cake boards, cookies and other edible treats

Use them to add favourite characters, photos, names, ages, logos, themes, patterns or your own custom design. Finish your cake with piped borders, flowers, toppers or charms to create a completely personalised look.