The individual iced cakes shown in this book are presented on iced stands. I like to co-ordinate the colour of the icing on the stand and the ribbon with the mini cakes.
Lightly dust a work surface with icing sugar. Knead the sugar paste until pliable and smooth. Working on one board at a time, roll out paste large enough to cover the board to 5mm (¼in) thick.
Brush the board with cold water then lift the icing over the board. Smooth the icing then, holding the knife against the board, cut away the excess icing.