Almond Paste Or Marzipan

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Ingredients

  • 450 g ground almonds
  • 225 g caster sugar (fine granulated)
  • 225 g powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks (make some meringues!)
  • 1 teaspoon brandy
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural! I mean it!)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sift the 2 sugars into a bowl.
  2. Stir in the eggs and yolks.
  3. Place over a pan of nearly boiling water and whisk until thick and fluffy.
  4. Remove from heat and sit base in some cold water.
  5. Whisk in essence, brandy and juice.
  6. Carry on until cool.
  7. Stir in ground almonds and knead to form a firm paste.
  8. Use as you will.
  9. To cover a cake roll out into a circle and drape over the cake (it depends on the size).
  10. Press into place and leave to set for at least 2 days.
  11. Ice the cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

687 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.5g 31% DV
Total Fat 28.9g 37% DV
Carbs 80.7g 29% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 54.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 118mg 5% DV
Potassium 450.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 641.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 136.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 201.8mg 16% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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