Cake Decorating Showdown: FunCakes Choco Cream vs Renshaw Fondant vs Create A Cake Black Fondant

Whether you're covering a celebration cake, sculpting figurines, or piping a fluffy topping onto cupcakes, the finishing product you choose makes all the difference. Our Frosting & Icing collection has options for every style of baker — today we're putting three of them head to head: the FunCakes Enchanted Cream Choco Mix, the Renshaw Grey Ready to Roll Fondant, and the Create A Cake Black Fondant. Different products, different purposes — here's how to choose.

FunCakes Enchanted Cream Choco Mix — The Fluffy Finisher (£26.28)

This one is in a different category to the fondants — and that's exactly the point. The FunCakes Enchanted Cream Choco Mix produces a light, velvety chocolate cream that's perfect for piping, filling cake layers, or swirling on top of cupcakes. Just add water and/or milk, mix for a few minutes, and it's ready to use.

What sets it apart is its stability: unlike many whipped creams, this holds its shape beautifully once piped, making it ideal for intricate decorations that need to last. The flavour is rich chocolate — not just a visual finish, but a genuine taste upgrade for your bakes.

Best for: Cupcake toppings, cake fillings, piped decorations, chocolate lovers
Type: Whipped cream mix (not fondant)
Prep: Add water/milk and mix — ready in minutes
Price: £26.28

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Renshaw Grey Ready to Roll Fondant — The Trusted All-Rounder (£26.49)

Renshaw is one of the most recognised names in cake decorating, and this grey fondant is a great example of why. It comes in four 250g portions — a smart format that lets you use exactly what you need and keep the rest fresh. The pre-mixed, pliable consistency means it's ready to roll straight from the pack, and it works equally well for covering cakes, hand modelling, or using with cutters and moulds.

Grey is a surprisingly versatile colour — perfect for modern, monochrome celebration cakes, gothic-themed bakes, or as a neutral base for metallic finishes. At just £26.49 for 1kg across four portions, it's excellent value from a brand bakers trust.

Best for: Covering cakes, modelling, cupcake toppers, modern or monochrome designs
Type: Ready to roll fondant / sugar paste
Pack: 4 x 250g (1kg total)
Price: £26.49

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Create A Cake Black Fondant — The Ethical Baker's Choice (£34.92)

If you care about where your ingredients come from, Create A Cake's Black Fondant is the one to reach for. It's formulated without palm oil — using shea and coconut fats instead — making it a more sustainable choice without sacrificing performance. The silky smooth texture kneads and rolls without cracking, and it's versatile enough for covering cakes, working with texture mats, or creating intricate moulds.

At 1.6kg across 8 x 200g packs, it's the largest quantity of the three — ideal for regular bakers or anyone tackling a big project. Black fondant is a statement colour: dramatic, elegant, and perfect for Halloween bakes, gothic wedding cakes, or any design that demands impact.

Best for: Statement cakes, Halloween, gothic or dramatic designs, eco-conscious bakers
Type: Palm-free ready to roll fondant
Pack: 8 x 200g (1.6kg total)
Price: £34.92

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Which Should You Choose?

If you want a quick, delicious topping that pipes beautifully and tastes as good as it looks, the FunCakes Choco Cream is your go-to. For a reliable, versatile fondant from a trusted brand in a handy portioned format, the Renshaw Grey is hard to beat. And if you're a regular baker who values ethical sourcing and needs a bold, dramatic colour in bulk, the Create A Cake Black Fondant is the clear winner.

Browse the full range in our Frosting & Icing collection and find the perfect finish for your next bake.