One of the greatest pleasures of the season is decorating Christmas cookies with a perfect royal icing: a technique that transforms simple cookies into edible works of art. Royal icing ...

Royal icing lends regal beauty to the grandest cakes and humblest baked goods. But does it have any connection to royalty? Read on to find out.

It’s perfect for simpler cookie decorations, quick icing needs, and when using basic ingredients. Royal icing is best for decorating a gingerbread house and creating delicate, intricate designs ...

Royal icing needs to be used in conjunction with almond paste (marzipan) to achieve a perfectly flat finish. Elaborate decorative effects are then added using specialist decorating tools such as ...

Royal icing is sold in white, but is easy to colour at home using gels (liquids can change the texture). Fondant icing gives a super-smooth finish loved by cake decorators. Getting a perfect ...