Sugarpaste (Fondant) Explained – What It Is & How to Use It

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Sugarpaste (fondant) is the real all-rounder in cake decorating — but it works best when you understand what it’s good at (and what it’s not). In this post I’ll explain what sugarpaste is, when to choose it over other types of paste, and share practical handling tips to help you work with it more easily.