Marzipan is an almond-flavoured paste that can be used as icing and moulded into tasty decorations, whilst fondant is a popular sugar paste.

Here at Faye Cahill Cake Design we want to help you make the right decision, so here are some things to consider when making your decision:

Marzipan:

• Marzipan has an exquisite flavour which isn't overpowering, but is rather very sweet.
• Like fondant, marzipan can be dyed to create your dream design.
• When used naturally, it provides a beautiful speckled finish.
• Because of it’s workable clay-like consistency, marzipan is well suited for a variety of decorating techniques.
• Unlike the common misconception, we use marzipan very thinly which allows the flavour to remain subtle.

 Our gorgeous Three-Tier Marzipan Wedding Cake with Fresh Floral

Fondant:

• A popular choice if any attending guests have a nut allergy.
• Like marzipan, fondant can also be dyed to create your dream design.
• Provides a smooth, flat finish. This means it also works well for transfer methods.
• Because of it’s workable clay-like consistency, fondant is well suited for a variety of decorating techniques.
• Fondant can quite easily dry out, so for those of you who want to save your cake to eat later—make sure your cake is stored properly.
• In terms of flavour, many people prefer the nutty taste of marzipan to the candy-like flavour of fondant.

Our Three-Tier Fondant Wedding Cake with Ruffle Detail

No matter what you decide, we can work with you to create your perfect cake. Contact us and we can work out which is the best choice for you. 

Faye. x