This grey marzipan is ideal for modelling figurines and covering cakes and cupcakes. The grey almond paste is a smooth sweet paste with a similar consistency to uncooked pastry. Marzipan is made from ground almonds and sugar. Marzipan is very malleable and can be moulded into a variety of shapes.

This grey Marzipan made in Switzerland is perfect to cover cupcakes and cakes. Make homemade cake decoration with Marzipan. Marzipan is most commonly used for covering fruit cakes.

To store: Marzipan should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Once opened the paste will dry out quickly so wrap any unused marzipan in the original wrapping and some kitchen foil and store in an airtight container.

To prepare: When preparing marzipan to cover a cake, knead it gently to soften it first, then dust the worksurface with a little sieved icing sugar or cornflour and roll out using a rolling pin. To cover a cake, brush with cooled boiled jam. Lift marzipan over the cake and trim off any excess.