What do you eat marzipan with?
Uses of marzipan
- Easter eggs – my favorite treat of all times – the classic or chocolate Easter eggs.
- Fruit Cakes — Traditionally fruitcakes are covered in Marzipan and Royal Icing.
- Top a Carrot cake with a layer of Marzipan.
- Marzipan Layered cake – Roll and cut out a disc of marzipan the same size as your cake.
What is marzipan used for on cakes?
Marzipan is most commonly used as a filling for marzipan candies, for coloring and shaping into fun designs or for covering cakes like fruit cake. It is similar to almond paste but contains more sugar so it’s sweeter.
What do you use to stick marzipan to a cake?
Jam or marmalade Basically you need something sticky to adhere the marzipan to your cake. Traditionally, apricot jam is used, but frankly I find it a pain as it’s often lumpy and my Christmas spirit doesn’t run to pushing jam through a sieve.
Does marzipan have to dry before icing?
Marzipan should ideally dry out before you apply icing. This can take anything from one to five days, with homemade marzipan usually taking longer than ready-made. It’s ready when it feels dry (it will feel quite oily at first).
How thick should marzipan be for cake?
Roll the marzipan into a disc about 1cm/½in thick and 1-2cm/½-1in wider than the diameter of your cake (check the marzipan isn’t sticking to the worktop by dusting underneath it again with icing sugar). -Brush the top of the cake with the sieved jam and then leave a few minutes for it to set.
How much marzipan do I need for a 9 inch cake?
how much will you need?
| size | sugarpaste | marzipan |
|---|---|---|
| 6″ | 500g | 750g |
| 7″ | 750g | 1kg |
| 8″ | 1kg | 1.25kg |
| 9″ | 1.25kg | 1.5kg |
When should you marzipan a fruit cake?
You’ll want to leave between and week and a fortnight between marzipanning the cake and applying the final layer of icing. This gives the marzipan time to set properly so that the icing layers on smoothly, so be sure to give yourself enough time before Christmas to avoid ruining your masterpiece.
Can you cover a sponge cake with marzipan?
Although not necessary you can put a layer of marzipan over a sponge cake too before covering it with sugarpaste. This is called “double covering” and is worth considering doing on an important cake such as a wedding cake. It will make achieving a smooth finish much easier.
Can you put marzipan on buttercream?
If you find you have some small lumps of marzipan then you’ll need to give the buttercream a quick blitz with a hand blender. Put a few spoonfuls into a bowl, blend until smooth and then repeat until all of the buttercream has been blended. Check the consistency of your buttercream.
Can you put marzipan over buttercream?
Apply a little vodka to moisten the crusted buttercream if it’s not tacky enough to stick the marzipan to. Next day brush some vodka on the marzipan to a help adhere the icing. Don’t make it over wet, just enough so the icing sticks. Smooth down with smoothers in the usual way.
Do I need to put anything between marzipan and icing?
Trim off the excess marzipan and give it a final polish with an icing smoother, if you have one. It is now best to leave the marzipan to ‘dry out’ for a couple of days. I place mine in a cardboard box so that the air can circulate, but the cake is still protected from dust etc. Do not put it in an airtight container.
Can you ice a cake without marzipan?
Can you ice a Christmas cake without using marzipan? Yes. If you paint the cake with apricot jam, you can use a fondant icing and just fix it on with the jam.
When should I put marzipan on my Christmas cake?
The traditional coat of almond icing (marzipan) should be put on the cake a week before you want to ice it, to allow its oiliness to dry out. Cover the marzipan surface with a clean tea cloth and store out of the tin or container. Icing is best left to the last few days – in my case often until Christmas Eve.
Can I wrap Christmas cake in cling film?
Yes. For best results, wrap it well with cling film, then put it in a Ziplock bag or wrap it again with foil and store it in the freezer (usually for up to 6 months, though this dependes on the temperature of your freezer).
How often should you put brandy in a Christmas cake?
Feed the cake with 1-2 tbsp alcohol every fortnight until you ice it, re-wrapping it each time.
How long will a fruit cake last without alcohol?
A virgin fruitcake (no alcohol) will last up to 1 month at room temperature, 6 months in the fridge, and 12 months in the freezer. If alcohol is added to the recipe, fruitcake can last much longer. However, the dried or candied fruit and nuts may start turning rancid after a couple of years.
Can fruit cake go bad?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that fruitcake will last two to three months in the refrigerator without spoiling, and will maintain its quality if stored up to a year in the freezer.
Do you have to use alcohol in Christmas cake?
CAN YOU SOAK THE CAKE WITHOUT ALCOHOL? Yes, you can use tea, fruit juice or a flavoured syrup, but it won’t have the same effect as alcohol so don’t overdo it or your cake will be soggy.