Decorating with sugar paste
Tutor: Estelle Mann, Accredited Demonstrator for The British Sugarcraft Guild
Join Estelle for a tutorial in how to cover a cake using sugarpaste to achieve a smooth finish ready for decorating.
Preparation
Have a round cake ready for the demonstration.
Video time
14 minutes
- A standard-sized sponge cake – round is easier than square
- Butter cream – (5oz butter, 7oz icing sugar and a drop of lemon juice) or jam
- Sugar paste
- Icing sugar in a sugar dredger
- Rolling pin
- Small knife
- Optional – cake smoother(s)
- Aboard or stand to put your cake on