I’d recommend splitting between two loaf tins. Otherwise, the size of the cake may mean it does not cook properly in the middle. You may also need to adjust the cooking time, so keep an eye on your cakes as they bake. Does it matter with this Victoria sponge recipe if I add jam or buttercream first? Though the two are both used in cake decorating, sugar paste differs from fondant icing in that it hardens, rather than retaining a soft consistency, making it ideal for creating solid, sculpted decorations that can later be attached to a cake by other means. By contrast, the soft and malleable qualities of fondant icing make it softer and more ideal for covering cakes entirely. Shortening is an ingredient which is not used in Greece. After discussing thiswith my friend Eftychia of Dream of Cakes, who is a fondant expert, I decided to experiment and use a substitute.

You could certainly make this sponge in a loaf tin, although the change in shape would change the cooking time.Keep an eye on your cakes during the final 10-15 minutes of cooking so that you can make sure they don't overcook. Due to these attributes, Satinara Luxury Sugar Paste is suitable for use by both experts and beginners. Fondant, aka sugar paste or ready-to-roll icing, will help you make the most beautiful cakes you’ve ever baked. Whether you cover your entire cake in fondant for a smooth surface or use it to sculpt fun toppers, this sugary paste is a total game changer.

Heat the shortening in a microwave oven at full power for 30-40 seconds or until thoroughly melted. Set aside. Grease the gloves or your hands with a little bit of shortening.Take some paste and put it on a greased surface and add food colouring.Add the colouring gradually and knead until the colour you desire is achieved.Place each coloured fondant in a plastic bag.Wash the gloves and surface before starting with a new colour. There are plenty of options if you still want a subtle aroma of something tasty. I really enjoy adding the zest of half a lemon but there are plenty of fruit extract flavourings that would also be very nice such as orange, raspberry and lemon. Why did my Victoria sponge batter split/curdle?

The Sugar Paste

I recommend using gel food colouring, ideally one with 'highly concentrated' or similar on the label as this will mean you need to use just a small amount to achieve your chosen colour.