- Royal Icing: By changing the consistency, this icing can be used for a multitude of purposes. It can be used to smooth ice a cake - where it will leave smooth, satin like finish which can then be painted or sprayed. It can also be used for ‘peaking’ a rough icing (now imagine one of those snow covered Christmas cakes) as well as for creating intricate piping designs. The outer layer of this icing sets hard to the touch and as before can be coloured any colour required.
For pure chocolate cakes, chocolate paste can be used in place of traditional icing and many people feel that it better complements the chocolate sponge filling. As the name suggests, this type of icing is similar to sugarpaste icing. However, don't assume that in using chocolate paste your cake will be brown…chocolate paste (in much the same way as sugarpaste) can be coloured, painted and sprayed to meet any design scheme you demand.
The other option for chocolate cakes is a satin icing - made with real chocolate and single cream it produces a shiny, smooth liquid which sets slightly when poured over the cake. Though be warned, satin icing will never be dry to the touch - a fork is strongly recommended and we suggest you also keep a pack of wet wipes handy for the youngsters!
Adding Finishing Touches
Once the outer layer of icing is set, the final touches can be added to your cake. Finishing touches can really help to tie the cake in with the theme or style of your day. The most popular options, and the suitability for specific cake types, are outlined on the next page: Page 2 of 4
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