Surprise your friends (and indeed yourself) with a batch of these homemade fondant fancies ... fridge for 20 minutes. For the icing and decoration, cut the fondant icing into small cubes.

When it comes to making beautiful cakes with a smooth finish, fondant is key. The pliable, sugary ingredient lets you sculpt ...

Serve it gently warmed with a dusting of icing sugar, or top it with chocolate curls, drizzle with melted chocolate or top it with a little whipped cream and fresh summer berries. Or all three.