Basic Vegan Fondant

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

• ¾ tsp agar-agar powder (or ¼ tsp agar-agar flakes dissolved in ½ tbsp water)

• 1 tbsp light corn syrup or agave syrup

• ¾ tsp vegetable glycerin

• 1 tsp coconut oil or vegan butter

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tsp water (adjust as needed)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the agar-agar – If using powder, dissolve in ½ tbsp warm water. If using flakes, heat them with water in a small saucepan until fully dissolved.

2. In a bowl, sift the powdered sugar.

3. Make a well in the center and add the corn syrup (or agave), vegetable glycerin, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and the prepared agar-agar mixture.

4. Stir until a dough starts to form. If it’s too dry, add water a little at a time.

5. Knead the fondant on a powdered sugar-dusted surface until smooth and elastic.

6. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before use.

Classic Vegan Fondant (No Agar-Agar)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

• 1 tbsp light corn syrup or agave syrup

• ¾ tsp vegetable glycerin

• 1 tsp refined coconut oil or vegan butter (melted)

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tsp water (adjust as needed)

Instructions:

1. Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl.

2. In another bowl, whisk together the corn syrup (or agave), glycerin, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.

3. Create a well in the center of the sugar and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.

4. Knead on a surface dusted with powdered sugar until smooth. Add water if too dry, or more sugar if too sticky.

5. Wrap and rest for 30 minutes before use.

Agar-Agar Vegan Fondant

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

• ¾ tsp agar-agar powder (or ¼ tsp agar-agar flakes dissolved in ½ tbsp water)

• 1 tbsp light corn syrup or agave syrup

• ¾ tsp vegetable glycerin

• 1 tsp coconut oil or vegan butter (melted)

• ¼ tsp vanilla or almond extract

• 1–2 tsp warm water

Instructions:

1. Dissolve the agar-agar: If using flakes, heat them with ½ tbsp water until dissolved. If using powder, dissolve in warm water and let sit.

2. Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl.

3. Mix the agar-agar with corn syrup, glycerin, coconut oil, and vanilla.

4. Slowly add wet ingredients to the sugar and stir until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.

5. Wrap tightly and rest for 30 minutes before using.

Vegan Marshmallow-Style Fondant

Ingredients:

• ½ cup vegan marshmallows 

• 1 tsp water

• 1 tsp light corn syrup or agave syrup

• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

• ¾ tsp vegan butter or coconut oil (melted)

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Melt the marshmallows: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the marshmallows with water in 20-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.

2. Stir in the corn syrup, vegan butter, and vanilla.

3. Gradually mix in sifted powdered sugar until a dough forms.

4. Knead on a surface dusted with powdered sugar until elastic.

5. Wrap and rest for 1 hour before use.

Vegan Chocolate Fondant

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup powdered sugar (sifted)

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)

• 1 tbsp light corn syrup or agave syrup

• ¾ tsp vegetable glycerin

• 1 tsp refined coconut oil or vegan butter (melted)

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tsp warm water (adjust as needed)

Instructions:

1. Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl.

2. Whisk together the corn syrup (or agave), glycerin, melted coconut oil, and vanilla in another bowl.

3. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

4. Knead on a powdered sugar-dusted surface until smooth. Add water if too dry, or more sugar if too sticky.

5. Wrap and rest for 30 minutes before using.

Fruit-Flavoured Vegan Fondant

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

• 1 tbsp freeze-dried fruit powder (e.g., strawberry, raspberry, or mango) OR 1 tbsp fruit juice (e.g., lemon or orange)

• 1 tbsp light corn syrup or agave syrup

• ¾ tsp vegetable glycerin

• 1 tsp coconut oil or vegan butter (melted)

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• 1–2 tsp warm water (adjust as needed)

Instructions:

1. Sift the powdered sugar and fruit powder together in a bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the corn syrup (or agave), glycerin, melted coconut oil, and vanilla/fruit extract.

3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

4. Knead on a powdered sugar-dusted surface until smooth. Add water if too dry, or more sugar if too sticky.

5. Wrap tightly and rest for 30 minutes before use.

Coconut-Lime Vegan Fondant

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

• 1 tbsp light corn syrup or agave syrup

• ¾ tsp vegetable glycerin

• 1 tsp coconut oil (melted)

• ¼ tsp coconut extract (optional)

• ¼ tsp lime zest

• ½ tsp lime juice (adjust as needed)

Instructions:

1. Sift the powdered sugar and mix in the lime zest.

2. Whisk together the corn syrup, glycerin, melted coconut oil, coconut extract, and lime juice.

3. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

4. Knead on a powdered sugar-dusted surface until smooth and elastic.

5. Wrap tightly and rest for 30 minutes before using.