Hi Natalie, this actual one is royal icing with runout roses. It can also be done with snowwhite buttercream but I wouldn’t use the runout roses because of the fat content in the buttercream. To use fondant cover sides one piece at a time gently rubbing the join. if the fondant is too soft add a small amount of cmc. Hope this helps x
Melanie, www.thecakeartist.co.uk