If you need to test a cake for doneness and a
metal skewer is not available use a fine piece of uncooked spaghetti. Insert
spaghetti into centre of cake - it should come out clean if cake is baked. If the sides of a cake are to be iced or
decorated it is best to do this before icing the top as it prevents disturbing
decorations once complete.
Sugar frosted seasonal fruits make impressive
garnishes for iced cakes. Dip small clusters of grapes, small plums or apricots
in lightly beaten egg white and then in sugar until evenly coated, and leave to
dry on greaseproof paper.
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