Best Fondant: Advice & Tips

In a nutshell, fondant is a dough made of sugar and various stabilizers (corn starch, for example). It is used for decorating cakes or making cut-out flowers and other decorations.

The goal of fondant is to make a smooth surface as a decorating palette. White is the most popular color, but it can be tinted to make a kaleidoscope of colors. Here’s a delightful example of a decorated cake with fondant:

Best Fondant Cake example

We love the cartoon-y effect you can get with fondant, especially when matched with bright colors:

Best Fondant Cake Example 2 cartoon effect

When it comes to working with fondant, consider these tips:

• Fondant must be warmed by kneading before it can be rolled out. Dust your work area with a mix of cornstarch and powdered sugar, as this makes it easier to roll out your fondant.

• If properly stored, fondant can last up to three months.

• When cutting fondant, a pizza cutter or wheel works best.

Now that we’ve got the tips and advice out of the way, here are the best fondants based on our own testing and feedback from our readers!

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