Here’s what you need to know. Fondant is a type of icing that is made from sugar, water, gelatin, vegetable oil, and/or corn syrup. These come together to make something that handles a bit more ...

You can colour your own fondant icing instead of buying separate packs, but you should only use gel or (in the case of black) powdered food colouring. A liquid colour will make the fondant too ...

Surprise your friends (and indeed yourself) with a batch of these homemade fondant fancies ... While the cake is chilling, make the buttercream. Beat together the softened butter and icing ...