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 ...

“The phrase ‘icing on the cake’ refers to making something that is already good even better — that’s what icing does,” says Elizabeth Wall, kitchen manager at Maxie B’s bakery in Greensboro, North ...

Choosing between fondant and frosting can transform both the look and taste of your cake. Fondant offers a sleek, sculpted finish, while frosting brings creamy texture and rich flavor. Understanding ...

Given the prevalence of fondant icing in celebration cakes it's amazing how many people hate the stuff. At weddings I frequently see guests gingerly picking off painstakingly applied icing and it ...

Fondant and frosting each bring unique strengths to cake decorating, but mastering them takes practice. From prepping pliable fondant to stabilizing silky buttercream, small techniques make a big ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frosting has been poured over a birthday cake topped with sprinkles and three candles ...

What is a cake without its fondant? The fondant is what adds beauty to cakes. Making fondant requires a precise technique; it needs to be smooth and preferably have a clean finish, as it can make or ...

Fondant may be beautiful and decorative, but it's almost always left on the dessert plate. For a more casual look, brides are now choosing unfrosted cakes, where the visual effect is created by layers ...