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Follow our step-by-step tips, for tips on lining your tin and how to add a perfect layer of marzipan and icing to your family Christmas cake.
1. How to line a cake tin: the secret is to use plenty of butter, and snip your baking paper so it fits the tin snuggly
2. How to give your cake an even surface: creating a dip in the middle of your mixture before baking helps keep the finished surface smoother
3. How to marzipan and ice your cake: apricot glaze, a rolling pin and a little boiled water are three essential tools to avoid lumps and bumps
Get our Quick and Easy Christmas Cake recipe here!
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