This recipe is taken from a wonderful cake decorating book "Pretty Party Cakes" by Peggy Porschen's

Ingredients

• 750 grams ready-made fondant
• 75 ml sugar syrup
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp liquid glucose
• selection of food colours

Method

1. Place the fondant in a large microwave-proof bowl, cover with hot water and leave it to soften for about 15 minutes.
2. Pour away the water and add the remaining ingredients.
3. Heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes at medium powder. Stir to combine well, then heat for another minute.
4. For dipping the cup cakes, divide the fondant among small bowls and colour each with different food colours, adding them a little drop at a time.
5. Before you start dipping, heat one of the bowls in the microwave for about 10-20 seconds at full heat. You want the fondant to be very warm (not boiling) to the touch.
6. Check the consistency of the fondant. If it feels thick and heavy when dipping, add a little more sugar syrup to thin it down until it runs smoothly.

Cooks Tips

Made from sugar, water and cream of tartar, fondant is widely used in confectionary as well as in cake decorating. To keep it simple you can use ready-made fondant, which is available at most supermarkets. Tightly wrapped in cling-film it will keep for up to 3 months. It is important not to allow the fondant to boil at any time.