Five simple steps for how to cover your cake in marzipan and royal icing. Watch the technique videos for more information and see the recipe tips (below) for how to create the simple Christmas ...

MR KIPLING has launched a twist on a traditional Easter cake that it’s hoping everyone over 45 will go mad for. The ...

Discover the benefits and pitfalls of fondant and royal icing, find out how to cover your cake with marzipan (and how to ice without it) and learn a few simple decoration techniques to put the ...

The only difference is a more solid decoration to work with unlike frosting that to melt or mush. Yet, while they have similar functions, it's important to know how marzipan and fondant differ.

3. When sugar dissolves, increase heat and cook till a soft ball consistency is reached (a drop dropped in a cup of cold water, should set but not harden). 4. Mix in the almond paste and stir till ...

Press the fig open - but don't flatten it - and stuff each one with the chocolate, nuts and little chunks of marzipan until you ... and mascarpone together. Add icing sugar to taste (remember ...

You can customise the marzipan created with colours, flavours and even shapes of your liking. In a small pan, dissolve sugar in water of equal quantity (approx 6 tbsp) and boil to make a sugar syrup.

Mr Kipling has launched Simnel Slices ahead of Easter, with the hope of luring shoppers aged 45 and over. Inspired by the traditional fruit cake eaten at Easter, the limited-edition slices feature a ...

It’s not just that I dislike swathes of marzipan and Royal icing, it’s that I hate fruit cake. I mean I really despise it. Just thinking about it makes me dry-heave. With fruit cake banned ...