You can now buy very good ready-made almond paste (marzipan) and instant royal icing, but if you do like to make your own my recipes are below. For a 23cm cake you’ll need 1 quantity each of almond ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you're looking to top your baked goods, there's a range of icings you might use. One of the most common types is buttercream icing, which ...