If you are a sweets gal like I am, you’ve probably had your fair share of fondant—whether you know it or not. It can be polarizing, but when made well, it can elevate a cake or pastry ...

Plus, you can sculpt, flavor, and color your fondant just like you would if you were using the traditional version. Read more: Cake Hacks Every Baker Will Wish They Knew Sooner Although it works ...

You don’t have to use a lot of icing and it’s less sweet than fondant. It’s important to get the texture correct when mixing the icing, otherwise it can set so hard you’ll struggle to cut ...

Use this large sponge cake recipe as the base for a kids’ party cake. It’s a jam-filled sponge coated with buttercream, ready for you to cover with fondant icing and decorate in any way you like.