Fondant is a type of icing that is made from sugar ... But as evidenced in the recipes linked in this story, it’s easy to underestimate how good a good fondant can truly be.

Leave to set in the fridge for 20 minutes. For the icing and decoration, cut the fondant icing into small cubes. Place in a sturdy free-standing mixer with a paddle. Churn the icing until it stars ...

For this recipe you will need a freestanding mixer ... Wrap in cling film and place in the freezer. For the fondant icing, tear the fondant into small pieces into the bowl of a freestanding ...

Allow to dry for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. When ready to apply the fondant icing, brush the almond paste with vodka or other non-coloured spirit. Next, apply the fondant icing.