Almond Paste Or Marzipan

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 450 g ground almonds
  • 225 g caster sugar (fine granulated)
  • 225 g powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks (make some meringues!)
  • 1 teaspoon brandy
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural! I mean it!)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • food coloring (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift the 2 sugars into a bowl.
  2. 2
    Stir in the eggs and yolks.
  3. 3
    Place over a pan of nearly boiling water and whisk until thick and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and sit base in some cold water.
  5. 5
    Whisk in essence, brandy and juice.
  6. 6
    Carry on until cool.
  7. 7
    Stir in ground almonds and knead to form a firm paste.
  8. 8
    Use as you will.
  9. 9
    To cover a cake roll out into a circle and drape over the cake (it depends on the size).
  10. 10
    Press into place and leave to set for at least 2 days.
  11. 11
    Ice the cake.

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