Fondant is a great way to get a perfect finish on your cakes, but making it at home requires a lot of complex ingredients. Or ...

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 ...

While the cake is chilling, make the buttercream ... For the icing and decoration, cut the fondant icing into small cubes. Place in a sturdy free-standing mixer with a paddle.