Sombrero

The fondant Sombrero adds south of the border flair to your party. Use tip 48 to imprint a rich straw texture. Place on a cake top for the perfect Cinco De Mayo dessert!

Source: 2003 Yearbook

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instructions

Step 1

Make sombrero brim: Mix 3/4 pk. of fondant with 2 teaspoons of Gum-Tex; tint light yellow and add ivory to achieve a straw color. Roll out 1/4 in. thick. Using knife, cut an 8 in. circle; reserve excess fondant. Position fondant circle inside cornstarch-dusted mixing bowl. Immediately imprint fondant with narrow end of tip 48, placing imprints close together in vertical and horizontal rows. Let dry.

Step 2

Prepare and cover Mini Wonder Mold cake with reserved straw-colored fondant; smooth. Immediately imprint with tip 48 as for brim.

Step 3

Tint remaining white fondant red; roll out 1/8 in. thick. Cut 15 in. long x 3/4 inch wide hatband; attach around cake with damp brush. Position cake on brim.