Each cake is then covered in a crumb coat, this seals the surface ready for icing. Simple icing shapes are added at first then a full layer is placed on top. This icing is sculpted into shape and ...

you may want to lightly whip the icing again to loosen the texture slightly. You can freeze iced cakes, too: first freeze the cake, unwrapped; once frozen, cover it in cling film and aluminium ...

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 ...