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Originally Posted by SthrnZeta
I've heard black icing tastes gross. Any thoughts/opinions out there on this? I'd really like a black damask pattern on a white cake but not if I have to sacrifice taste for it!
Also, opinions on buttercream vs fondant?
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Hm, depends on what you're looking for.
Fondant holds up a lot better than buttercream in warm weather. It allows you to do some of the fancier designs, and it looks "smooth" and finished. But, the taste can be questionable at times. Some people put a thin layer of butter cream or custard or preserves underneath their fondant to offset it.
Buttercream is *almost* universally tasty, but it can limit the type of decorations you can do, and it won't look as smooth. Some people will use buttercream as the base, and then do the decorations in gumpaste or fondant. Buuttt, buttercream can melt in really warm/sticky weather.
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