If you've gotten to the point where you are debating the choice between rolled and poured fondant for your cake you are crossing over the threshold to serious baking. Fondant is a relatively ...

If you are a sweets gal like I am, you’ve probably had your fair share of fondant—whether you know it or not. It can be polarizing, but when made well, it can elevate a cake or pastry, especially if ...

Long snubbed by serious pastry chefs, the most malleable of icings is making a comeback. Fondant and marzipan fruit top vanilla sponge- and chocolate blackout cakes created for T by Sarah Hardy, the ...

What is a cake without its fondant? The fondant is what adds beauty to cakes. Making fondant requires a precise technique; it needs to be smooth and preferably have a clean finish, as it can make or ...

Using an electric whisk, combine all the ­ingredients and pour the mixture into a small microwavable dish. Cover with either a lid or some clingfilm. Microwave on maximum power for six ­minutes.

I have always had a penchant for petit fours. They are fancy and fun and to me they mean party, and a special party at that. They are pretty and sweet and dainty to eat. These petite treats make the ...