![A whole frosted decorated cake with fondant roses](https://www.generalmillsindiabfs.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/how-to-make-fondant-hero.png)
Don’t prefer fondant for your cakes? Here are some crafty tips on how to make fondant using leftover sponge from your cake.
What you need:
– Pillsbury™ Vanilla Sponge Mix 150 g
– Neutral Gel 30 g
– Water 10 g
– Colour as required
Mix the sponge, neutral gel, water and colour all together nicely to make a smooth dough. Flatten it out with a rolling pin and then curve it to resemble petals.
![Cupcakes with Fondant Rose Petals](https://www.generalmillsindiabfs.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/rose-petals.png)
Advantages:
- It tastes better than Fondant.
- Has good strength as well, holds the shape.
- Good use of leftover sponge.
- Economical.
![A person using a small rolling pin to flatten out fondant](https://www.generalmillsindiabfs.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/flatten-it-out.png)
Disadvantages:
- Only roses and few characters can be made.
- You may not be able to cover the entire cake with it.
- It doesn't get as hard and steady as a fondant.
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