Last week we learned the basics with fondant and how to create shapes and designs. This week we are taking our fondant skills to the next level by covering a cake with it. Don’t just stop decorating ...

Now that we know how to cover a cake with fondant, it is time to apply fondant decorations to that cake. A classic decoration for cakes is a cluster of beautifully colored and shaped flowers. Of ...

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In this video, I share how easy it is to create a detailed fondant mermaid tail cake topper using just a cookie cutter—no special silicone mold required! I show my technique for cutting thicker ...

You have some experience baking for your family or for a neighborhood baker. You have taken classes in cake decorations. You are a fan of the Discovery Channel show, Cake Boss, which chronicles the ...

Cakes are getting more intricate and beautiful thanks to food reality shows and celebrity pastry chefs. Fondant is the key to a truly unique cake — and with a little practice you can create beautiful ...

Decorating with Rolled Fondant: When I started decorating cakes many years ago, it was fashionable to use buttercream exclusively as the icing. At first, I wanted the finished cake to look swirly and ...

Is there a difference between fondant and sugar paste? Fondant icing and sugar paste are the same thing. Different brands use different names, with professional products usually called sugar paste ...