Almond Paste Or Marzipan
Marzipan, cover cakes with it, make biscuits with it (roll it up in cookie dough), make animals with it, eat it with a spoon. Save any left over in the fridge in a glass bowl covered with cling film.
Steps
Sift the 2 sugars into a bowl.
Stir in the eggs and yolks.
Place over a pan of nearly boiling water and whisk until thick and fluffy.
Remove from heat and sit base in some cold water.
Whisk in essence , brandy and juice.
Carry on until cool.
Stir in ground almonds and knead to form a firm paste.
Use as you will.
To cover a cake roll out into a circle and drape over the cake.
Press into place and leave to set for at least 2 days.
Ice the cake.
Ingredients
ground almonds, caster sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, brandy, vanilla extract, lemon juice, food coloring