Ann Nicol

Almond paste

Preparation info
  • Makes

    450

    g
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Cakes: More Than 140 Delectable Bakes for Tea Time, Desserts, Parties and Every Special Occasion
Cakes

By Ann Nicol

Published 2014

  • About

Marzipan seals the cake and makes a flat area for icing.

Ingredients

  • 115 g/4 oz/1 cup sifted icing (confectioners’) sugar
  • 115

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix the sugars and ground almonds together.
  2. Whisk the egg, lemon juice and brandy. Mix into the dry ingredients.

  3. Knead the almond paste until smooth. Wrap in clear film (plastic wrap) and store in the refrigerator for a m