How long does it take for fondant to dry?

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The length of time it takes for fondant to dry depends on your location and how thick the fondant is rolled. For example, it will take longer if you are near the coast and in a humid area. But generally it should take two to three days.

How do I prevent holes from appearing in cakes?

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If holes appear in your cakes, you have either not mixed the cake mixture enough or the oven temperature is too high.

Is it possible to freeze a cake after baking and then defrost it at a later stage?

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You can freeze your cake after baking. You would just need to wrap it well before freezing and defrost it naturally on a cake cooler unwrapped ie: do not microwave it.

How do I prevent the crumbs from sticking to my icing when icing a cake?

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Crumbs will only stick when the icing is too hard or sticky. Therefore, to prevent this you need to make a softer icing.

When making cupcakes a day in advance, which icing is best to use?

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A butter icing (made with Stork Bake) would hold best.

Baking tips for gas oven

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Gas ovens are quite erratic, so the best tip we can provide is to ensure you preheat the oven and place your cake on the rack in the middle of the oven.