Ingredients
Method
- Mix the ground flaxseed and water together in a small bowl and leave to thicken for a few minutes.
- Weigh out the ground almonds into a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the maple syrup and almond essence to the flaxseed mix and stir well to combine.
- Pour the mix into the ground almonds and stir well to combine. It will gradually come together as a soft dough. Use your hands to knead it for a minute or so to make sure everything is brought together.
- Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
To decorate a cake:
- Cut the dough in half. Use one half to cover the top; break in half, flatten one half in the palm of your hand then place over the top of the cake. Spread it out with your hands, pinching together any breaks and patching where needed. Repeat to cover the remainder of the top.
- Whilst you are covering the top, gently heat the marmalade so it's easily spreadable. Use a pastry brush to spread it over the side of the cake. Break the remaining half of marzipan into small balls. Flatten each one in the palm of your hand into rough rectangles and apply to the side of the cake. Pinch any joins together and patch where necessary. Finally, smooth the top edges to make it seamless.
- Transfer to a serving plate, cover loosely with foil and leave in a cool place to dry for 2 days if possible before icing.