How to Marzipan a Cake
How to Marzipan a Cake

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We show you how to marzipan a cake. How to cover a round cake with marzipan. Boil the apricot jam with a splash of water, then strain out any lumps using a sieve.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. 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:
  1. Take 1 lb marzipan
  2. Take For the glaze:
  3. Take 6 ozs apricot jam, warmed with 2-3 tablespoons water, then sieved

You'll want to work quickly with the marzipan too to make sure it doesn't crack or dry out. Icing a Christmas cake can enhance its appeal and create a "snowy" look. The instructions here will show you how to use marzipan as an icing topping for a Christmas cake that you've already baked. Marzipan is so incredibly delicious, as it is made with almonds.

Instructions to make How to Marzipan a Cake:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

I find that it complements a vanilla cake that is filled with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and vanilla cream; like my "Norwegian Cream Cake". Watch the video below how to cover a cake with marzipan. Supplies and tool list I am partial to marzipan and this cake full of almond paste, ground almonds and almond extract satisfies my cravings. Mix with a few strokes as possible. Heat water and preserves and brush on the top of warm cake.

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