Step by step instructions on making Sugar Christmas Roses.
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6″ Nativity Cake (Shepherd and Sheep)
This unusual but very effective cake is easy to make using the following step by step instructions. I used a 6″ fruit cake and Patchwork Cutters to make the decorations. See also 8″ Nativity cake. You will need: 6″ rouund fruit cake 8″ round cake board 8″ cake box 500 …
Making Sugar Holly Leaves
To make Sugar Holly Leaves Holly leaves can be made in one of two ways. Firstly and the simplest is to use plunger cutters. These cut out the leaves and indent the veins onto them at the same time. These cutters are available from: A Piece of Cake Thame (www.apieceofcakethame.co.uk) …
Patchwork Cutter Decorations
Pictures and guidance on using Patchwork Cutters
Mexican Paste
Recipe and instructions on making and using Mexican Paste
Crimping
Using Crimpers to create a simple but effective decoration without the need for piping icing.
Covering a Cake in Fondant Icing
Step by step guide with pictures on covering a cake with sugarpaste (fondant)
Covering a Fruit Cake with Marzipan
Step by step instructions on covering a cake with marzipan
Preparing a Cake Tin for a Sponge Cake
A Guide to preparing a cake tin for a never stick sponge cake.
Lining a Cake Tin for a Fruit Cake
Instructions on how to prepare a cake tin for a fruit cake to be baked in