Different types of icings
There are so many different types of icing - no wonder people find it rather confusing!! Annabelle will de-mystify it all. How to choose icing, what is best for basic cake covering, board covering, taller cakes, trickier shapes, modelling, complex modelling, flowers, decorations, and more. What should you use in moulds, for cupcake toppers, when you make a starburst, wired flowers, what works best in tappit cutters; what should you use for a free standing rainbow or an edible shed?
Sugarpaste, roll-out icing, fondant, Mexican paste, modelling paste, pastillage, flower paste, gum paste
This class is designed to answer all your questions and give you the confidence to choose the right icing for the right job - everytime. You will be emailed comprehensive notes including 2 flow charts/ diagrams to help you choose the right icing for the task.
As always, Annabelle will share her top tips and knowledge gained from over 25 years in the cake industry.
When you buy your demonstration, you will be sent the link to Annabelle’s recording along with a list and picture of equipment used. You can then download the recording and save it to watch and re-watch as many times as you like.
Each technique is fully explained and broken down into simple steps.
This was a great video and has really helped with how I will choose my icings when decorating, modelling or creating my cake designs. The video was very informative giving recommendations on which icings are best suited for different decorating skills. I particularly liked the extra hints with regards to, mixing two different icings to help produce a better finish. Included with the video comes an excellent set of notes and flow charts to help you make the right choice when choosing the icing to use. Since watching the video I have made an 18th birthday cake, I used the Saracino icing to make the electric guitar, I mixed beau with Karen Davies fondant to make the musical notes which I used a mould for, they came out very nicely and I used the Kluman and Baulter sugar paste to cover the cake, which gave an excellent finish with sharp neat edges as well as tasting amazing! I’m super proud of the cake I produced! Great video, definitely worth purchasing!!
— Jackie, 27th March 2025