Ready to turn cake into illusion? Learn how to make a fancy realistic fondant cake that looks too real to eat! 🎂👀✨ This ...

That's because fondant can be tricky to make compared to icing or frosting, and its purpose — making more intricate decorations — is only really useful to dedicated professional-level bakers.

You can colour your own fondant icing instead of buying separate packs, but you should only use gel or (in the case of black) powdered food colouring. A liquid colour will make the fondant too ...