What is the frosting like stuff that pro cake bakers put on their cakes it sounds fonda?

You might be thinking of fondant, a type of icing used by professional bakers to create smooth, sculpted, and intricate cake decorations.

Here's why you might be confused:

* Fondant is a sugar paste, similar in texture to playdough. It's often used to cover cakes and create decorations, but it's not exactly frosting.

* Frosting is generally a creamy, spreadable icing made from butter, sugar, and other ingredients. It's used to add flavor and texture to cakes.

So, while both are used in cake decorating, they have different textures and purposes:

* Fondant: Smooth, pliable, good for sculpting, intricate designs, and covering cakes.

* Frosting: Creamy, spreadable, good for adding flavor and texture to cakes, creating swirls, and piping designs.

Let me know if you have any other questions about cake decorating!