She doesn’t just want marzipan on the cake as it dries out. I have frozen the sponge cake but unsure as to when I should take it out of the freezer to be able to fill it with butter cream , and then apply the marzipan before covering it with roll out fondant icing and decorating it. Alternatively, you could always try using a double layer of sugarpaste as an extra barrier. Please enjoy – and let me know how they turn out for you! Small, quick movements is best for gently easing the paste into place. You will need to roll sufficient marzipan for the top of your cake. Working fairly quickly, use the palms of your hands to smooth the marzipan down, taking care not to create any creases. When you are happy with the icing, use a polisher (or the palms of your hands) to bring out a natural sheen on the icing. Use the string to check the marzipan is wide enough. A friend has asked me to make a fruit Christmas cake for her & her husband and he REALLY doesn’t like marzipan at all (to the point where he didn’t get to eat any of their wedding cake as their baker had put marzipan on the sponge cake) ~ is there any alternative to using marzipan? It’s all I want on th, I am super-duper happy to tell you that one of my, Pumpkin pie - what else? Trim the excess marzipan from around the base of the cake. Marzipan is combined with sugar and smoother and is often made into candy because of its sweetness. Remove the backing tape. I’d like to know when I should marzipan the fruit cake and ice it with roll out icing. Thank you. Firstly, a marzipan layer, allowed to dry for a couple of days, will seal the cake properly before applying the roll out icing (sugarpaste). Before we dive into how to make it, you may be wondering what marzipan is. Mini, Enchiladas always hit the spot👌🏻 Served with, Sourdough pizza from Franco Manca is my absolute f, Ignore the weather - you know you’re starting to, A vanity project if ever there was one 😂 All images and text © 2014-2020 Oat Milk & Cookies // Baking With Honey. Hello, yes it’s best to let the marzipan dry out before icing it. (Do not use flour or cornflour). If it’s a sponge cake (Victoria or chocolate for example) I wouldn’t make it more than about 4-5 days in advance. Thanks. Many thanks, Hi Sue, apologies for the delay! If you are eating the cake within a week or so, you can skip the drying out part if you need to. Step 3. I know many people are averse to marzipan (for reasons completely unfathomable to me! I’m so glad you found the guide helpful and I really appreciate the feedback! You can also watch how to make Stollen in our Online Cookery School Video below. I made my first traditional Xmas cake and used this guide to add the marzipan and icing. Pour batter into cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Trim away the excess marzipan from the base of the cake using a sharp knife. (I’m now a Nana to young Hamish!!) All the best! Brush the marzipan surface with a little cooled boiled water to help the icing stick. but personally I would aim to eat the cake within five days of defrosting, so get it iced within that time. I find it helpful to place the cake on its board at this point. Turn it over and stick it down to the cake board. Hi Diane. Now I’m worried. From Northern Ireland, Yay! Like her, I love marzipan but I don’t really like icing. The most common shape for marzipan is the marzipan loaf, especially at Christmas time. Roll out evenly until a little larger than the top of the cake and cut out a round about 1/2 inch larger than the top of the cake. Use a light, swift touch! Hi there, I used honey instead of apricot jam and I’m worried it’ll come off with the icing when I cut into the cake. Lightly knead the marzipan and place on a surface dusted with plenty icing sugar. Youve andwered my question on how to store the cake after marzipan put on it and then the icing. Will cover in homemade fondant icing soon. Applying ribbon: Stick double sided tape all around the edge of the board. Hope this helps, good luck with the Christening cake! Try soaking a pinch of saffron in a tablespoon of water and mixing this into your marzipan for an attractive yellow colour. Smooth down the top of the marzipan on the cake with the smoother. This is for two reasons. Hi Jacqui, regarding the fruit cake, it depends on whether you are feeding it. Place the cake, preferably overnight, in a cardboard cake box and place in a cool environment. How far in advance can I do this please? This is a very helpful guide, thank you. Hi, I wondered if you could advise me on my Christmas cake, I baked my cake on the 14th October and it has had 3 generous feedings with Brandy. Hi Christine, buns won’t keep for more than a few days as they dry out quite quickly. To cover in ready-to-roll icing start by … This will help it stick. Merry christmas x, Hi there Incidentally, for the ‘smoothness’ aspect alone, I would always use marzipan beneath sugarpaste when making a non-fruit celebration cake, too – unless otherwise instructed. Pick up the marzipan by rolling the pin underneath the marzipan sheet and slowly lift over the cake, adding from one side to the next. Use the marzipan layer as practice for the icing! The traditional coat of almond icing (marzipan) should be put on the cake a week before you want to ice it, to allow its oiliness to dry out. I have read that fondant icing should only be used up to a week in advance or it goes strange. Use the flats of your hands to smooth the marzipan into place. This is particularly essential if you’re planning to wrap a ribbon around it. Lift the marzipan on a rolling pin and drape over the cake. As long as you let the marzipan dry out for a few days after putting it on the cake, you can apply the sugarpaste/fondant well in advance. The corners – top to bottom – are the most important parts. Lift … I’ve managed to get to the icing stage, great instructions … phewww first ever Xmas cakes, I’ve made four as gifts. Double sided sticky tape and ribbon (1.5cm width) to cover the edge of the board (optional). Good luck and Merry Christmas! Katy x, Hi great info above. I would keep them in an airtight tub after the icing has had a chance to set. I have a choc mud cake ganached in the freezer. Thankyou, Thank you Deb and everyone else for your lovely comments. Thanks for stopping by =), How about marzipan on a square Christmas cake….. do I have to cut the sides and then join them to the top somehow. Use the rolling pin to help you lift the marzipan. Position the pizza peel over the cake, then slide the marzipan into position. Butter Cake. Use your beautiful hands or a fondant smoother to smooth the top of the cake, do this quickly, or the rest of the marzipan could break off. She wants a Christmas cake decorating white. When the cake is evenly covered, very gently press a finger along the bottom edge of the cake, to get a clean definition between the cake and the board. You’re very welcome and I hope you enjoyed your Christmas too. Hi Hilary, if you’re icing the cake close to the time it’ll be eaten (no more than a week in advance) you might be able get away with not using marzipan. I would make them the day before and ice on the morning of the party, as the colour of the sprinkles can bleed into glace icing, so it’s better to decorate closer to the time of eating. Remember to use dowel supports, fruit cakes can be so heavy! Bring the apricot jam to the boil with a splash of water, then strain through a sieve so it’s smooth and lump-free. Place almost half of the marzipan on a surface dredged with icing sugar, or between two sheets of parchment paper. I only do this once a year so it always good to have a quick refresh! I always use a 10″ diameter for an 8″ cake, as it makes carrying the cake a bit easier! Give the marzipan a brush over with some boiled water to give the icing a ‘key’ to stick to, then just flop the icing over the cake, again smoothing it down as before. Thank you Katy……. 900g sugarpaste (roll-out or fondant icing) in your choice of colour. Gradually add the egg whites whilst stirring with a wooden spoon until a stiff paste is formed (you may not need all the egg) I made my Christmas fruit cake early November and decided to marzipan it today. Place the circle of marzipan on the cake and gently firm it down making it as flat as possible. More About Me…. Aim for smoothness, but it doesn’t have to be perfect – remember the icing will cover any small imperfections. Use a piece of string to measure the top and sides of the cake, then cut the string to the length you’ve … Good luck! an 8" cake needs a … Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Katy Morgan and oatmilkandcookies.co.uk with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. If you leave it uncovered for prolonged periods the sugarpaste just go a bit hard that’s all. Hope this helps. This will give you a flat surface to decorate. Marzipan is a versatile and attractive cake topping. It is covered with dark chocolate and we really treat it like a loaf of bread. Thank you John, I’m glad you found it useful! Many thanks. Vanilla Butter Cake may seem simple, but adding a marzipan buttercream makes it special (and tastier than any vanilla-flavored baked good). Nothing strange will happen, as long as you keep the cake in a container. I do know that the sugar content is important when choosing a jam (ie the higher the better) so I would think honey – although unconventional – might well be ok. Marzipan and Fondant can both be … Thankyou for your reply. Marzipan and sugarpaste quantities 26th Aug 2012 These are the amounts of marzipan and or sugarpaste you will need to cover one cake, if you are covering more than one then you will need less than the amounts for each cake added together, as you will be able to reuse the trimmings. First time trying my hand at decorating a birthday cake for my Dad. Wrap the ribbon neatly to the cake and just use a little piece of tape on the join instead to hold it in place. 🤔. Subscription offer: Save 32% and receive a three-tier steamer worth £44.99. Just wondering when you took your cake out of the freezer and iced it? Roll out 500g of marzipan on a surface liberally dusted with icing sugar – whenever you are working with fruitcake and marzipan, you will need to use icing sugar rather than cornflour.  It is now best to leave the marzipan to ‘dry out’ for a couple of days. See our collection of Christmas cake recipes and watch our video on how to ice a cake. Cover with the second layer of cake and use the remaining whipped cream to frost the top and sides of the cake. Ease it down the sides, smooth the surface, and trim any excess marzipan from the base with a sharp knife. Take half the remaining marzipan and roll it out into a long strip about 3/4 cm (1/4 inch) thick. Are you able to confirm this for me. I would then apply marzipan and allow it to dry out for several days before putting on the icing. They do become a bit damp to the touch but shouldn’t feel tacky. Use the palms of your hands to smooth the top of the cake first, then mould the marzipan to the upper edges, working your way down the sides very slowly. I found your guide really iseful as this is my first ever baking and icing a xmas cake. Whether you’ve been feeding your Christmas cake for several months or you baked it just a few days ago, you’ve probably got an idea in mind of what the finished cake will look like. Can you tell me how I should store my xmas cake after I marzipan it and ice it with home made royal icing, the cake has been fed with brandy. You don’t want bumpy icing now, do you? I’m very pleased with the end result because the instructions are much more than how but also why. I’ve made my fruit cake and have almond iced it. 750g marzipan I normally do it with royal icing but wondering if fondant would be easier. I just use the same method as a round cake, but you do have to be a bit more careful because of the corners. Use the palms of your hands again to mould the sugarpaste to the cake and board (if desired). In addition, you can also wrap ribbon around the bottom of the cake if you like – obviously do not actually stick it to the cake! If you’re not icing the board, just use a knife to carefully remove the excess paste. Take your rolling pin and fold the marzipan over it, then lift the marzipan and roll it over the top of the cake. Don't make it over wet, just enough so the icing sticks. If you’re not feeding the cake, I would be inclined to marzipan and ice it immediately as it will be far more likely to dry out without the extra moisture provided by the alcohol. I used Dr Oetker marzipan and icing which comes in a 37cm diameter disc. Advice please . Just another thumbs up, thanks for writing this! I think I would just make the top tier 6″ as planned. Put it in a box (not airtight) for a couple of days then it should be ready to ice. However, If there is anyone still reading these comments I would like to ask a question. Today is 5th December. I’m so pleased you found the guide useful! Get the perfect finish on your festive bakes or celebratory cakes. You’ll then know how big to roll out the marzipan. The instructions below are for an 8″ round cake. Hi Jacqui, I’m in the process of doing the exact same thing. 5. My apologies. Liz x, Hi Liz, thank you for your lovely comment – I have only just seen it along with the comment above! Trim away any excess marzipan. Your email address will not be published. – Katy, Hi I made daughters wedding cake a month ago its rich fruit been feeding every week with brandy today notice its a bit tacky have left it uncovered for wee while any thing else i could do was to marizapan it in couple of weeks wedding is end of december a, Hi Adeline, it’s probably just a bit too moist from the brandy, I would leave it for a week (keep it covered though) and check it again. Delia's Almond Icing (Marzipan) recipe. Using the rolling pin, lift the marzipan and unroll it onto the cake starting at the back. I imagine it would have kept ok for a few weeks. Dust a work surface with icing sugar and roll out a generous amount of marzipan to the thickness of a pound coin (there should be plenty of overhang). Sadly I think that this Christmas cake may well end up being an ‘End of Covid (!! Then, follow the below instructions for how to roll out the correct amount of marzipan and apply it over the cake for a neat finish. Once you’ve finished rolling, it is helpful to give it a quick polish with the icing smoother.

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