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What icing do you use on Christmas cake?
marzipan
Which icing is best used to decorate a cake covered with marzipan?
The best decorations for a marzipan covered cake would be made of colored, molded marzipan or royal frosting.
Can you royal ice your cake straight after applying marzipan?
As long as the marzipan is chilled (cold to touch) so that it will be firm for you to build the Royal Icing against then yes you can.
Does using marzipan under fondant icing makes the cake too sweet and does fondant icong makes the cake sweet?
Marzipan under fondant icing makes the cake too sweet, because fondant icing makes the cake too sweet on their own. It is better to use a buttercream with less sugar.
How long do you should marzipan be left to dry before applying icing?
24 hours approx
What is the main ingerediant of marzipan?
Marsipan is made from icing sugar, ground almonds and the white of egg.
Do you have to cover a cake with marzipan before adding icing?
Yes, But only if you want your cake to look shiny.
Is Marzipan considered a pastry?
Marzipan is not considered a pastry. Marzipan is a confection made of ground almonds or almond paste, egg whites, and sugar, often molded into decorative shapes. It can also be used to cover a cake as icing and can also be a filling for chocolates.
Do you use both Marzipan and Fondant on one cake?
Yes you can, but I would strongly recommend that you only but one or the other on the cake because marzipan tastes horrible with any topping apart from icing. Also marzipan is unbelievably high in sugar! Hope this helps.. x:)
How long will a Madeira cake keep after putting marzipan and icing on it?
45min. to an hour
Why do you have to use apricot glaze on a fruitcake because I forgot to do it?
You do it for no other reason than to help make a covering layer or decoration adhere - In a Xmas cake this might be marzipan followed by Royal icing. If you're putting blanched almonds or other fruit and nuts on the cake the apricot glaze helps them adhere and then more is brushed over the topping to give it a golden veneer. It willmake no real difference to your cake if you forgot the apricot glaze. Many people pick off the marzipan and icing anyway.
Can you freeze a marzipan covered rich fruitcake?
Yes, you can freeze a marzipan-covered rich fruitcake. To do so, wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn, and then place it in an airtight container or a freezer bag. It’s best to freeze the cake before icing it, as the icing may not freeze well. When ready to use, thaw the cake in the refrigerator before bringing it to room temperature.
