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 make festive fondant shapes to decorate your cake, too! Marzipan (aka almond paste) doesn’t have to be applied perfectly unless you want a perfect fondant finish or sharp royal icing ...

Even with stabilizing ingredients like powdered sugar with cornstarch, most frostings can't take the heat of a crowded room ...