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Christmas cake decorating

Tutor: Michelle Wilding, Boozy Baker Workshops

Join Michelle, our regular Virtual Village Hall maker and baker as she demonstrates some creative ways to decorate a Christmas cake.

Preparation

Set out your ingredients and equipment, preheat oven.

Video time

50 minutes

Christmas cake decorating | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

a close up of a piping bag piping green icing on a white iced cake
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  • An 8” Christmas cake, baked and cooled ready for decorating
  • 900g Marzipan
  • 1Kg white fondant icing
  • 2tbsp apricot conserve (other conserves will work!)
  • Suggested decorations: we will be making a snowman but the choice is yours
  • 250g coloured fondant for the hat
  • Chocolate Buttons
  • Sultanas or black fondant for the eyes and mouth
  • Orange fondant or a dried apricot for the nose
  • Festive ribbon or fondant for the scarf
  • 10” Cake board or large plate
  • A knife
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush