Fondant and Sugarpaste Category:

Rolled Fondant Cake Decorating Tips

I like to think of fondant as edible Play-Doh used for cake decorating. You’ve probably seen or eaten a cake with fondant and not even realized it. Because of its consistency you can roll out fondant and drape it over cakes to produce a smooth, silky covering. Fondant gives ...Continue reading...

What is Marzipan?

If you're new to cake decorating you've probably asked yourself at one time or another, "What is marzipan?" Well, marzipan is Continue reading...

Poured Fondant Recipe for Cakes and Petit Fours

Looking for a simple poured fondant recipe? Fondant is a very versatile type of cake decorating icing. In addition to its most common rolled form, fondant can also be used as a glaze. When fondant is poured over your cake or dessert, it creates a hard, shiny, smooth coating. This ...Continue reading...

Getting Started with Fondant Cake Decorating Icing

What seems to confuse people most about fondant is its name. Fondant, often referred to as “sugarpaste”, is basically an edible form of modeling clay--made from a mixture of powdered sugar, egg whites, and liquid sugar. Continue reading...