How To Do Wedding Cake Icing

The idea of wedding cake icing can be a bit of daunting task, but it's actually easier than you think and with an instructional video like the one below, you'll get everything shown to you step-by-step.

When you're icing your wedding cake, make sure you give yourself plenty of time and if you're a complete novice, then practice on a spare cake first. We all know that practice makes perfect and you'll be glad you did (and I'm sure it won't go to waste).

There are two parts to icing a wedding cake. The first part is the marzipan layer which protects the cake and gives an even layer for the icing. The second part is the icing itself. You can buy both the marzipan and the icing ready made, so if the idea of making your own icing is scary, then don't worry. The ready-made packs come in the right consistency and are often ready-rolled and ready to use.

When you've got your ingredients together and you've made or bought your wedding cake icing, then take a look at this video to see exactly how to get that professional finish:

Wedding cake icing doesn't just stop at a smooth covered cake. You need to also consider how you're going to decorate it. For a simple finish, you could use ribbon and fresh flowers – this is the easiest way to decorate your cake, or you could go all out and try making some sugar flowers yourself.

There are other ways to ice a wedding cake, but using royal icing as shown here is the traditional way. For a more modern approach, you could try frosting, fondant or cream.

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