· Ann McDonald · Christmas · 2 min read
Christmas Cake Toppings
Whether you've made a great cake or bought one, make it look fabulous with one of these topping ideas. Try a Glazed Fruit Topping or Icing Christmas Stars Christmas Stars 'Icing' A quick...

Whether you’ve made a great cake or bought one, make it look fabulous with one of these topping ideas.
Try a Glazed Fruit Topping or Icing Christmas Stars
Christmas Stars ‘Icing’ A quick and very decorative ‘icing’ can be made by using ready-made fondant (available in the supermarket). Just roll it out, following the packet directions, cut out stars with a pastry cutter and lay them on the cake, dust with a little sifted icing sugar.
Ingredients
Glazed Fruit Topping
- A selection of the following, enough to cover the top of your cake
- Whole blanched almonds
- Brazil nuts or pecans
- Pecans
- Dried really plump, apricots
- Glace cherries
- Dried cranberries
- Crystallised ginger
For the Glaze
- 3 tbs apricot jam
- 2 tbs brandy
Method
Glazed Fruit Topping
- Toast the nut selection at 160C for about 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.
- Slice the apricots in half and combine with the other fruits.
- Add the nuts.
For the Glaze
- Melt the apricot jam in the Microwave or on the stove-top. Add the Brandy. Stir to combine.
To Assemble
- Brush the warm glaze over the top of the cake, trying to keep as much as possible on the top of the cake.
- Now add the fruit and nut selection. Fill in all the nooks and crannies, so there is a dense mix on the cake.
- Brush liberally with the apricot glaze, to ‘stick’ all the fruits and nuts together.
- Tie with a gorgeous ribbon.
- Store in a sealed container for no more than 3 days.