Mix all the ingredients together and beat with an electric beater till stiff peaks are formed. 2. Spread over the cake. 3. If you want coloured icing, add the colour before you start beating the mix.

This best royal icing recipe without meringue powder or corn syrup, is perfect for the avid baker that wants to make a clean wholesome cookie, and feel guiltless serving it to their family!

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.

Five simple steps for how to cover your cake in marzipan and royal icing. Watch the technique videos for more information and see the recipe tips (below) for how to create the simple Christmas ...

particularly if you want to experiment with different nuts and flavourings (as Dan Lepard does in this recipe). Just icing the top with marzipan and royal icing is low effort, but very effective ...