DirectionsStep1Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F/Gas 4.Step2Grease and line a 15cm square cake tin with baking paper.Step3For the sponge, beat together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and creamy. Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing well between each addition. Add the almond extract and lemon zest and mix ag…Step4Sift the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt into the bowl. Add the ground almonds and milk and beat again until the cake mixture is smooth.Step5Spoon into the prepared tin, spread level and bake for 25-30 minutes until well risen, golden brown and a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.Step6Leave to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.Step7For the buttercream, beat the butter, icing sugar and vanilla until very pale and soft. Spoon into a small piping bag fitted with a 1cm open star nozzle, if you have one.Step8Slice the top of the cake to level if it has domed, then cut the sponge into nine perfectly neat squares.Step9Lightly dust the work surface with icing sugar and roll the marzipan into a large square. Cut into nine 41⁄2cm squares. Lightly brush a little apricot jam onto each marzipan square and place on top of the cakes. Turn the ca…Step10Chill the cakes in the fridge or freezer until the buttercream is firm to touch.Step11For the coating, tip the fondant icing sugar into a mixing bowl and, whisking continuously, gradually add the lemon juice and a little warm water (if needed) until the icing is smooth and thick but pourable. Ad…Step12When the cakes are chilled, place one on top of a fork. Hold the fork over the icing bowl and spoon icing over the top and sides of the cake to cover. Using a palette knife carefully slide the cake off the fork onto a wire rack …Step13Sprinkle the tops with orange, red and yellow sprinkles and place in the paper cases to serveIngredientsIngredients115 gramsUnsalted Butter (at room temperature, plus extra for greasing)115 gramsCaster Sugar2 Large Eggs (lightly beaten)1 Lemon (Finely grated zest of)¼ teaspoonAlmond Extract85 gramsPlain Flour1 teaspoonBaking Powder65 gramsGround Almonds1 ½ tablespoonsMilkadd pinchSalt35 gramsUnsalted Butter (softened)50 gramsIcing Sugar (sifted, plus extra for dusting)½ teaspoonVanilla Extract100 gramsNatural Marzipanadd Icing Sugar (for dusting)1 teaspoonApricot Jam450 gramsFondant Icing Sugar (sifted)1 Lemon (Juice of)add Yellow Food Colouring Pasteadd Yellow & Orange Sprinkles (red)See moreFrom coRecipeDirectionsIngredients
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WEBOct 17, 2023 · Combine the eggs, sugar, flour, and salt in a medium-sized mixing basin and whisk until smooth. Add the chocolate mixture and stir it in with a whisk. Distribute the …
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WEBApr 25, 2014 · Chill for at least 1 hr. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and put a baking tray on the middle shelf. STEP 4. Put on a hot baking tray and cook for 12-14 mins until the tops are set and coming away from the …
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WEBNov 2, 2017 · CHOCOLATE FONDANTS RECIPE. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up, and grease 4 x 160ml ramekins. Break up the chocolate and melt in bain …
WEBPreheat the oven to 200C°/Gas mark 6. Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk the eggs and the 150g of sugar together for a minute or two in a bowl, then add the flour and the …
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WEBAug 23, 2022 · Ice your fondant fancies. Put the chopped white icing in a saucepan and add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Heat very gently, stirring occasionally, until melted together. Add up to 15ml (1 tbsp) more, if needed. Remove from the heat and add the lemon extract and a few drops of yellow food colouring.
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WEBMethod. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, fan160°C. Grease a 20cm (8in) square tin and line with two pieces of nonstick baking paper (leaving an overhang to help you …
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WEBPreheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Start by greasing a 23cm non-stick or enamel pie dish (I use a 22 x 4.5cm deep enamel pie dish). Using a pastry brush, brush the butter on the base and right up the sides of the dish in the same direction until you have covered it all with butter. Pop into the freezer for 5 minutes.
WEBOct 28, 2020 · Fondant Potatoes: Preheat oven to 240°C/465°F (220°C fan). Cut the potatoes into 3cm / 1.2″ discs. Place the potatoes in a large roasting pan or baking sheet with tallish sides (we're adding liquid later). …
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WEBNov 2, 2017 · Whisk 1-2 times to combine. Let the gelatin "bloom" for 5 minutes. Lay out a 12" long piece of plastic wrap. 2 ounces cool water, 2 ½ teaspoons gelatin powder. Heat the gelatin in the microwave for 15 …
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WEBSift the fondant icing sugar into a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the water & flavour mixture a teaspoonful at a time, stirring it with a wooden spoon or spatula each time you add more. Keep adding it until it’s too stiff to stir any more. Gather the mixture up into a ball and turn it out onto a lightly dusted surface.
WEBGrease and line a 20cm/8in square cake tin. Beat together the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, a little at a time, until well combined. (If the mixture looks
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WEBOven: Turn on the oven to 350 degrees F then arrange James Martin’s fondant potatoes in a baking dish and heat for 10 minutes, or until hot throughout. Microwave: Set James …
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WEBNov 1, 2023 · Put the potato in and cook each side for 6 – 8 minutes or until golden. Cook – Add butter and thyme. Once melted, spoon the butter over the potato ("basting"). Add stock, bring to a boil then transfer to the oven …