Fondant

usgb/ˈfɑːndənt/
noun

A soft creamy sugar paste that you can use to give icing or candies a smooth and glossy finish.

She made roses out of fondant for the wedding cake.
Visual representation of "fondant" - A soft creamy sugar paste that you can use to give icing or candies a smooth and glossy finish

Often appears as...

  • fondant icing
  • fondant sugar
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Cake Decoration

Fondant is commonly used in cake decorating for a professional, polished appearance.

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The baker used white fondant to cover the cake, making it look smooth and elegant.
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Modeling Material

Fondant can be shaped and molded into figures or decorations, like playdough.

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The cake featured a fondant sculpture of a cartoon character on top.
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Texture Difference

Fondant provides a different texture than other icings, it's smooth and can be chewy.

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Some guests preferred the buttercream over the chewy texture of the fondant.
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