Five simple steps for how to cover your cake in marzipan and royal icing. Watch the technique videos for more information and see the recipe tips (below) for how to create the simple Christmas ...

Cover your cake plate. If you don’t have a turntable, no problem—you can build your cake directly on the platter. To keep your serving plate crumb- and frosting-free, ...

Once the cake is cold, remove from the tin and wrap in fresh baking parchment, if you like, and then in foil before storing in an airtight tin or container for at least 5 days before eating.