What is another word for sugar paste?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈʊɡə pˈe͡ɪst] (IPA) 
Sugar paste, also known as fondant or gum paste, is a popular cake decorating medium. While the name sugar paste is commonly used, there are a few other terms that can be used interchangeably to describe this sweet and pliable mixture. Fondant is often used in the United States to describe a smooth, sugar-based dough that can be rolled out and draped over cakes. Gum paste, on the other hand, refers to a sugar dough that has added ingredients like tylose powder or gum tragacanth that make it firmer and ideal for creating intricate sugar flowers or figurines. Other terms sometimes used include sugar icing, roll-out icing, or sugarpaste. Regardless of what you call it, sugar paste is a versatile and popular choice for cake decorators.
