icing

When using Icing/Sugarpaste or Fondant on a cake, you must always ensure that it has a good shelf life and is in date before you cover your cake. However, if you are making dummy toppers or a display cake, then the icing/sugarpaste/fondant doesn't have to be in date as it isn't going to be...

I have provided a list of questions and answers below explaining how and why we knead icing/fondant and the reasons behind why certain things happen to it. How do you knead icing/fondant? To knead the icing/fondant, you would take the amount you wish to use and then start rolling and pushing...

I've put together a step by step guide showing you an easy way of rolling out your icing fondant or marzipan and then applying it to your cake. Please note that for sponge cakes, buttercream, jam and frosting form an adhesive that allows your icing/fondant to stick to your cake. However, if...

Here is a tutorial showing you how to make Glacé Icing. This recipe will cover approximately 12 cupcakes. Note: In the illustration and pictures below, I have used teaspoons. This is because I used a small amount of icing sugar and water to recreate the Glacé Icing. If you use the below 180...

When using moulds with icing fondant it is best to lightly dust them with cornflour rather than icing/confectioners sugar. This is because cornflour sits on the top of the mould and ensures the icing does not stick allowing it to release easier. Icing sugar or confectioners sugar is known to...

Here is a quick way to clean up all those little pieces of extra icing fondant from your silicone mat, without dropping them all over the floor! Simply get an extra piece of icing fondant and press that into the smaller the pieces on your mat, the small pieces will squash into your bigger...

When you are covering a cake with icing fondant, buttercream or any frosting, you will need to ensure that the cake does not slide or move. In order to keep the cake in place simply put a blob of buttercream, frosting or jam on the middle of your cake board and place your cake on top. This will...

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How talented is Shelley Miller? :D She creates elaborate murals and graffiti using a piping bag and icing. These are cool! Check out: Shelley Miller's Creative Designs :cool:

This water pen is a great tool and helps you stick your models together with ease. It distributes just enough water to enable you to stick your icing/fondant together and is far less messy than a regular paint brush. They also come in a range of tip sizes. I bought the medium and thin-tipped...

Request by Jhinx: Request by Jhinx: Hi ange this is what im planning on making using your madeira recipe (yum) in a square tin then place 3 to give the height!!! Just wondering that as i need so many diff shades of green n brown i am using white icing and mixing own colours. Could i mix...

If you do not use all your icing fondant or sugarpaste and wish to keep it; then store it in an airtight food bag, or ziplock bag with all the air removed and then store in a cool, dry place/cupboard. If you do wrap your icing fondant or sugarpaste in cling film or saran wrap ensure you place...

If you wish to mix fondant or icing together to make different colours or maybe a marble effect, then always make sure you use the same brand. The reason being is that some fondants/icing do not mix well with others and have been known to alter the consistency making it difficult to work with...

Cornflour or cornstarch, as it's known in the USA, can be used as an alternative to icing sugar for rolling out your icing, fondant or sugarpaste; however, for best results, only use it on light or pastel colours. Cornflour/cornstarch should not be used for rolling out dark coloured icing...

These are names used for icing or fondant that can be rolled out with a rolling pin then used to cover cakes, you can also make edible decorations with it too. This is what they look like:- Brand Names: Asda call it White Icing Dr Oetker call it Regal Ice Ready to Roll Renshaws call it...

Icing sugar, or confectioners sugar as it’s also known in the US, can have multiple uses. Firstly it can be used for lightly dusting your work surface; this allows you to roll out your icing, fondant or sugarpaste, ensuring that it doesn’t stick to it. It is also used in the ingredients to...

A pizza cutter can be used to quickly remove excess icing fondant from the base of your cake once you have covered it.

There are two ways you can cut your excess icing fondant easily. The first is by using a clean sharp knife when cutting through the icing or fondant continually wipe the knife with a wet paper towel to ensure the knife is clean and you get the best cut/edge possible. The next is by using a...