Elitetwig’s First Time Guide to Ice a Christmas Cake
Icing a Christmas cake is a traditional British custom that dates back to the Victorian era.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Elitetwig’s First Time Guide to Ice a Christmas Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and prepare a round cake tin.
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Prepare the fruitcake batter and bake it according to the recipe instructions.
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Once the cake has cooled, brush it with apricot jam.
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Roll out the marzipan and cover the cake with it.
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In a large bowl, sift the icing sugar and gradually add the egg whites and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
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Divide the icing into three portions and color each portion with food coloring.
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Roll out each colored icing and cover the cake in layers, starting with the darkest color at the bottom.
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Use a palette knife to smooth the icing and create a decorative pattern.
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Allow the icing to set for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Enjoy your beautifully iced Christmas cake!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
