Rolled marzipan as cake filling?

Do people ever use rolled marzipan as a layer between cake layers frosted in buttercream?

Best Answer

Probably someone has done this. Why not? On the other hand, you don't want a thick marzipan layer, because the material is expensive and has a strong taste, so it is more naturally to use the cream as the bulk filling and have a thin cover on top. This makes the cake more stable, too. If the cream serves as the frosting, it has to thicker.

Normally in a cake one often has the harder layer outside and the soft stuff inside.

As an inspiration, here is something that has marzipan on top of a jelly layer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominostein

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Is marzipan a filling?

Soft marzipan is used as a filling in a variety of pastries and candies, while marzipan of firmer consistency is traditionally modeled into fanciful shapes, such as miniature fruits, vegetables, and sea creatures, and coloured realistically.

Can you roll out marzipan?

Dust the surface with a little icing sugar, and roll out the marzipan slightly wider than the length of the string \u2013 this makes it easier to mould onto the cake. Use the rolling pin to help you lift the marzipan.

Can you put marzipan straight onto cake?

It's best to cover the cake with marzipan first so you don't get crumbs in the icing. Royal icing is more likely than fondant to absorb colour from the cake, so if you don't want marzipan go for a thicker layer of icing to ensure any discolouration doesn't show through \u2013 and don't ice too far ahead.

Can marzipan be used instead of fondant?

Marzipan is versatile enough to be used for cake coating and candies. Fondant and marzipan both contain large amounts of confectioner's sugar, but marzipan's main base is almond paste, so it has a stronger flavor than fondant. Marzipan has a clay-like texture.

How To Marzipan A Cake

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