What is the best cake to use when making a cake covered in fondant? is there one recipe that is better that others and also...what is the best icing to use before you cover your cake with fondant? Thanks so much for everyone's help in advance!

Personally i like what ever cake i like at the time Vanilla sponge and vanilla buttercream , Chocolate cake i find mostly everything works really

I use whatever cake I want to eat (or the person I'm making it for wants). There is no specific cake that it better for fondant. I'm not sure if this is your first time using fondant, but I do not suggest using Wilton's boxed fondant. Either buy Satin Ice from the internet or make your own. Marshmallow Fondant (MMF) is easy and yummy. Good luck! Feel free to PM me if you need help with anything.