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.
Do I put anything between marzipan and icing?
There are lots of options for covering cakes, depending on the finish you require. Marzipan, followed by a layer of ready-to-roll icing (sugar paste) is popular, as is buttercream or apricot glaze.
Do you put apricot jam on marzipan before icing?
Always cover a fruitcake with marzipan before covering it with fondant or royal icing to keep moisture in the cake and stop oils from seeping into the outside covering and causing discolouration. If you are covering a fruitcake with marzipan, use boiled, sieved apricot jam to stick it to the cake not buttercream.
Do you put jam on cake before marzipan?
Take your palette knife and apply a thin, even layer of the cooled apricot jam over the entire cake. This will help the marzipan stick securely to the cake. 4.
How do you stick icing to marzipan?
Take some ready-to-roll icing, which has been kneaded to make it more pliable and dust that with icing sugar too. Repeat the same rolling process used for the marzipan until the icing is about 1/2cm thick. Brush the cake with a colourless alcohol (vodka is a good option) or cold boiled water to help the icing stick.
Can you marzipan and ice a Christmas cake on the same day?
Leave the Christmas cake covered in marzipan in a cool, dry place. Allow it to dry for at least 24 hours before covering with fondant icing, and at least two days before covering with royal icing. Home-made marzipan takes a little longer to dry out than shop-bought marzipan.
How long should marzipan dry before icing?
one to five days
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 far in advance can I marzipan and ice a fruit cake?
Fruit cakes and dummies can all be iced and decorated together well in advance. Three weeks is a good time to get them done and stored in a cool place.
What can I use instead of apricot jam to glaze?
What can I use to replace apricot jam? To replace apricot jam in a recipe, try orange marmalade, apple jelly, duck sauce, ginger jelly, dried apricots, or canned fruit. A combination of gelatin, sugar, and water will provide an excellent glaze without adding flavor and color.
What jam goes under marzipan?
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.
How do you put apricot jam on a Christmas cake?
Bring the apricot jam to the boil with a splash of water, then strain through a sieve so it’s smooth and lump-free. Brush the plate or cake board with a little of the apricot jam where you want to place the cake. This will help it stick. Level the top of the cake using a serrated knife, if needed.
How do I stop my marzipan from sweating?
Sweating. This can happen when your fondant-covered cake is stored in the fridge. Try storing your finished cake in cardboard boxes big enough to totally encase the cake on all sides and the top. If the cake has visible sweat marks, you can apply a little icing sugar on the damp spots with a clean paintbrush.
What is the most important when working with marzipan?
KEEP THE AIR OUT
Marzipan will start to harden when it is exposed to the air, so keep any unused marzipan tightly wrapped in plastic food bags. It does not need to be kept in the fridge, but do note the Best Before date if you remove it from the original packaging.
Can you put buttercream over marzipan?
Yes, marzipan can be cloyingly sweet in large amounts, which is why I’ve used it here sparingly. It’s paired it with a smooth, dark chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream. Together, they balance each other perfectly. I’ve used the same rich chocolate buttercream frosting recipe for this triple chocolate drip cake, too.
Why does royal icing not stick to marzipan?
Marzipan should to be brushed with a clear alcohol or lemon juice to make it tacky so icing can adhere to it, perhaps your friend doesn’t wet it enough and the marzipan dries out before the fondant has had a chance to settle.
Can you put royal icing straight onto a cake?
–First, apply a thin, even coat of royal icing, about 5mm/¼in thick, to smooth the cake surface. -Place the cake on a cake turntable (if you have one) and place a scoop of icing on top of the cake. -Spread the icing over the top of the cake with the spatula so that it just tips over the sides.
How do you get icing to stick to a cake?
Prepare the surface of the cake and use jam or buttercream as an adhesive so that your icing will sit evenly on it. Lightly dust your work surface and rolling pin with icing sugar so that the ready to roll icing doesn’t stick. Don’t dust icing sugar onto the top of the icing!
Can you just put marzipan on a Christmas cake?
The marzipan layer on a wedding or Christmas cake helps to trap moisture in the cake and stop it staling – plus it provides a smooth surface so that the final icing is neater.
Can I use jam to stick fondant on cake?
You can use a butter cream as a kind of adhesive, or jam is a good alternative. It’s always crucial to dust the work surface with icing sugar to stop the fondant sticking.
How do you decorate a cake with marzipan?
How to Prepare:
- Knead the Marzipan to soften it.
- Glaze the top and sides of your cake with honey.
- Use your rolling pin to lift the marzipan and then unroll it directly onto your honey glazed cake.
- Lift the pleats with one hand then press and smooth with the other hand.
- Trim the excess marzipan with a sharp knife.
How long does it take for marzipan to harden?
Leave to dry for at least 24 hrs, or up to 3 days, before covering with icing. How long does homemade marzipan keep?