Catlia Lace

Name: Catlia Lace
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3-tier round cake - 4 in/6 in/8 in tiers covered with marzipan and white sugar paste, stacked centrally on an 11 in round board covered with white sugar paste; 3-tier round cake - 4 in/6 in/8 in tiers covered with marzipan and white sugar paste, stacked centrally on an 11 in round board covered with white sugar paste; 350 g (12 oz) white sugar paste to make the ribbon bands; icing sugar; template; greaseproof paper; white royal icing; topaz lustre mixed with alcohol dipping solution; topaz lustre mixed with alcohol dipping solution

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Spectacular Cakes

By Mich Turner

Published 2005

About

The inspiration for this cake comes from an exquisite piece of lace ribbon. I have adapted the design to work around an iced ribbon band on this small, three-tier stacked cake. The finished cake is presented on a polystyrene block studded with fresh roses to create additional height and drama.

Ingredients

You Will Need

3-tier round cake - 4 in/6 in/8 in

Europe
United Kingdom
Cake
Vegan

Method

Knead the white sugar paste until smooth and pliable. Divide into 3 portions (adjusting for the different sizes of tiers). Lightly dust a work surface with icing sugar and roll out a ribbon of icing sufficient to fit all the way around the top tier. Cut the iced ribbon using a knife and ruler to create straight edges top and bottom. Moisten the base of the tier with wate