This pretty birthday cake is perfect for a birthday party but can also be adapted for other occasions such as Mothers’ Day. A few days before make the royal icing daisies. Spoon one quarter of ...

Royal icing needs to be used in conjunction with almond paste (marzipan) to achieve a perfectly flat finish. Elaborate decorative effects are then added using specialist decorating tools such as ...

Christmas cake is a type of fruit cake loaded with dry fruits, caramel and brandy. In this recipe, it is topped with an almond paste and royal icing.