How Much Sugarpaste You Need to Cover a Cake: Our Guide

Sugarpaste, also known as fondant or ready to roll icing, is a huge part of so many cakey projects. So naturally, when it comes to cake decorating, a question we hear time and time again is "how much sugarpaste do you need to cover a cake".

This is obviously a question that depends on a couple of factors. First, what size of cake are you making? And second, what shape of cake are you making? Combined, these two factors will help establish exactly how much fondant will be required.

So, to help you get to grips with this, we've put together a handy infographic! Use this list to figure out just how much you'll need for your next cake. By following this guide, you’ll know exactly how much sugarpaste you need to cover a cake without running short! This will give you peace of mind when diving into any cake decorating session.

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Ready to go? Great! Shop our collection of sugarpaste now - we have so many shades to choose from! From classic wedding shades of white, ivory and blush pink, to intense blacks and navys and bright primary colours for novelty cakes. Across our range of brands, there is something to suit every project and price point.

And if you can't find the right colour ready-made? Fear not - explore our range of icing colourings (even mixing a few together!) to find the exact hue you need! There’s no colour you can’t create with a combination of the right shades.

We can’t wait to see your beautifully covered cakes! Be sure to share them with us on social media. And comment below letting us know what your current favourite cake shape is. A striking square? A classic circle? Or something even more unique?!