so use it sparingly. Add a small amount of gel coloring at a time until you achieve the desired shade. Royal icing for cookie decorating is the secret weapon of cake decorators and cookie artists ...

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.

Royal icing is sold in white, but is easy to colour at home using gels (liquids can change the texture). Fondant icing gives a super-smooth finish loved by cake decorators. Getting a perfect ...

Five simple steps for how to cover your cake in marzipan and royal icing ... Add the glycerine, if using, and the lemon juice. Spread the icing all over the cake. You can either spread it quite ...

What sets royal icing apart from other frostings and glazes is that it hardens when cooled, making it a great choice for decorated cookies and gingerbread houses. You can use royal icing to make a ...

If you wish, you could drizzle the chocolate icing into the word "Sacher" to set on top of the cake. Taking around half an hour to prepare but up to an hour to bake in the oven, here's how to ...