Tips Use Almond Paste In Cake Recipes For Diabetics

Find tips to coat a square cake with almond paste for recipes for diabetics: It is almost impossible to transfer a square piece of almond paste to the top of a large cake without spoiling the shape, so follow this method.

Divide the paste into two portions. Roll out one piece into a square approximately the right size. Brush top of cake with apricot glaze and turn over on the square of almond paste. Trim away surplus with sharp pointed knife. Turn cake right side up again.

Measure length and depth of one side and cut a strip of greaseproof paper to act as a pattern. Roll out remaining almond paste and cut four strips from the pattern. Brush sides of cake with apricot glaze and cover with strips of paste, one at a time. Join corners neatly, by pressing two rulers together to form a right angle against the paste.

11 June 2010 | Food and Drink