How can I learn to ice a fruit cake?

Question

I have made fruit cakes again and again until they are perfect, now I want to go one step further and learn how to put icing on them. I am a self taught cook and not doing too badly because I have a lot of patience and I like doing it. Please help with easy ideas.

You see ! I said I was a learner, didn`t know you would be surprised at it being a fruit cake. That is why I am asking for your help. I also make plain cakes.

Answer 1

Try royal icing it sets quick & is easy to spread i use it on xmas
cakes which is a fruit cake with mazipan on top then icing sugar.

Answer 2

Some colleges offer cake decoration courses. Or can borrow a book from the local library, one that has loads of pictures showing what you need to do, step by step.

Christmas cake is iced fruit cake.

Answer 3

okay girl, well done for a start......the most important thing to remember is you must thoroughly cool the cake before doing anything with it, then marzipan it, you can buy it ready made or make it yourself. Let the marzipan set overnight, then make a royal icing basically that's whipped egg whites and icing sugar, go on google for recipe as they do vary a bit and choose the one you fancy trying first. then just spread it all over your cake with a spatula (metal one that you can dip in water to clean as you ice the cake). Then use your icing bag to decorate if you so wish.....To be honest kid you could really do with someone who's done this before to be with you the first time to help you along....what about your Mum or perhaps grandma, if that not possible your local college might help

Answer 4

I"m not sure what kind of "fruit cake" you mean, but in general....

Allow the cake to cool COMPLETELY to romo temp. Do not be in a rush. Then w/ a big offset spatula/knife/spreader, place a very thin layer of icing on the cake, to catch the crumbs. This is called a crumb coat. Let it set a few minutes, then go back and ice your cake w/ more icing. Don't be skimpy, and let the spatula do the spreading work, not the force of your arm.

Here are a couple good basic icing recipes.


SNOW WHITE BUTTERCREAM ICING

This buttercream icing has an ideal consistency for frosting cakes. It has a firm quality making it good for wedding cake decorations and flat surface or flower nail flowers. Air dry decorations for 24 hours.

2/3 cup water
4 tablespoons meringue powder
12 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 cups shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring

Combine water and meringue powder; whip at high speed until peaks form. Add 4 cups of sugar, one cup at a time, beating after each addition at low speed. Alternately add shortening and remainder of sugar. Add salt and flavorings; beat at low speed until smooth.

YIELD: 7 cups icing. Recipe may be doubled or cut in half; however, if cut in half, yield is only 2-1/2 cups.
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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups confectioners' sugar
6-8 tablespoons water, depending upon thickness you want

With electric mixer on high, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in cocoa powder and vanilla on low. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, alternating with water, until desired thickness is achieved. For thinner frosting use more water.

For thicker frosting, use less water.

Answer 5

Use confectionery sugar and mix with drops of lemon juice until the sugar dissolves. This is a thin icing similar to fondant used in bakery, use this recipe and the flavors will compliment your cake.

Answer 6

Go to your local library and get a book by Mary Berry. She does great easy to follow books about cakes.

Answer 7

Never heard of anyone icing a fruitcake. Way too sweet.

Answer 8

after you ice it if you eat it you need to learn how to roll rather than walk
don't ice it use some thickened custard on top or wipped cream (thin layer)

Answer 9

Just ask him to lie very still LOL

Answer 10

i wouldnt suggest icing a fruitcake...wouldnt that be overkill?