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Hi everyone,

I’m a self-taught baker and really passionate about cake decorating, but recently I’ve been struggling with fondant and it’s starting to affect my confidence.

I used to find covering cakes much easier, but since being in the UK I’ve tried a few sugarpaste brands and I’m finding them harder to work with, especially on taller cakes (around 6–8 inches). I’m experiencing dragging, resistance when smoothing, and even tearing while covering, which I didn’t struggle with before.

Please can anyone recommend the best fondant/sugarpaste in the UK for covering tall cakes with good stretch and working time?

Also, are there any tips that helps to improve elasticity and prevent cracking.

Thank you so much in advance.