Glacé icing keeps well in the fridge, covered, for up to two weeks. It’s advisable to use a little boiling water to melt the sugar thoroughly then add more water gradually, by the teaspoon ...

Sweet, creamy frosting is an easy (and decadent) way to embellish your favorite dessert. Basic icing is sugar mixed with milk, which is then flavored with cream cheese, cocoa powder and butter or ...

Take the trays out of the oven and leave to cool for five minutes before removing the top tray. While the pastry is still warm, trim the edges with a sharp knife to neaten. Cut the pastry into ...

Sieve the icing sugar and put into a bowl. Add coffee essence and enough boiling water to make it the consistency of a thick cream. To dcorate, remove the cake from the fridge. Pour the glace ...

Add the pure vanilla essence and mix well. Next, make the glacé or dark chocolate icing. Put the chocolate powder into a saucepan with cold water. Add the butter and vanilla essence and stir over ...