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lambeth cake

Lambeth Cake

Discover the art of Lambeth cake decorating with intricate piping techniques and stunning designs that will elevate your baking skills.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping bags
  • Piping tips
  • Turntable or cake stand
  • Offset spatula for smoothing icing

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Lambeth icing
  • to taste Food coloring optional for decorating
  • 1 cake Cake of your choice round or square
  • as needed Piping bags
  • various Piping tips round and petal tips

Instructions

  • Prepare your cake and allow it to cool completely.
  • Make a batch of Lambeth icing, ensuring the right consistency for piping.
  • Divide the icing into separate bowls and color as desired.
  • Fit piping bags with appropriate piping tips.
  • Start piping swags by creating anchor points and using a medium-sized round tip.
  • Pipe scrolls on the side of the cake using a small round piping tip.
  • Create pearls by gently squeezing the icing from a small round piping tip and shaping them.
  • Decorate with more intricate designs as you become comfortable, combining techniques.

Notes

Practice your piping techniques on parchment paper before decorating the cake to build your confidence.
Don't hesitate to experiment with colors and styles to personalize your Lambeth cake.
If you're new to piping, keep a damp cloth nearby to wipe errors and redo them.
Remember that Lambeth piping combines traditional techniques with your creative flair, so have fun while baking!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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