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We show you how to marzipan a cake. How to cover a round cake with marzipan. If you use a cake recipe that's specifically designed for decorating as well as the correct tin size, the cake will ideally be level and won't need trimming.
To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook how to marzipan a cake using 3 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make How to Marzipan a Cake:
- Make ready 1 lb marzipan
- Make ready For the glaze:
- Prepare 6 ozs apricot jam, warmed with 2-3 tablespoons water, then sieved
Be it Christmas cake or wedding cake, watch how easy it really is by following our techniques. You'll want to work quickly with the marzipan too to make sure it doesn't crack or dry out. Marzipan is so incredibly delicious, as it is made with almonds. I find that it complements a vanilla cake that is filled with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and vanilla cream; like my "Norwegian Cream Cake".
Instructions to make How to Marzipan a Cake:
- Place almost half of the marzipan on a surface dredged with icing sugar, or between two sheets of parchment paper. 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. Set aside.
- Roll out the remaining marzipan, including the trimmings, to a strip. Cut two lengths of string, one the circumference of the cake the other the exact height of the cake. Using the string as a guide, cut the maripan into strips the same width and circumference as the cake.
- Stand the cake on a cake board. Brush the sides of the cake with the apricot glaze and fit the strips of marzipan around the cake. Press the ends together with a round-bladed knife
- Brush the top of the cake with the apricot glaze and position the circle of marzipan on top. Press the edges together with the round-bladed knife. If the marzipan is too moist, rub lightly all over with sifted icing sugar.
- Store the cake, uncovered, in a warmish place for at least 24 hours, and preferably a little longer, until dry. If the marzipan is still wet when the icing is added the oils will seep into the icing and make unattractive stains.
Watch the video below how to cover a cake with marzipan. Making Marzipan starts with blanching almonds, processing them until they are finely ground and then adding the remaining ingredients. Mix together the ground almonds, icing sugar and caster sugar. Add the egg yolk and mix well until fully combined in a smooth dough. Marzipan is a delicious addition to most desserts, from cookies to cakes.
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