Almond Paste Or Marzipan

• 450 g ground almonds
• 225 g caster sugar (fine granulated)
• 225 g powdered sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks (make some meringues!)
• 1 teaspoon brandy
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural! I mean it!)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• food coloring (optional)

1. Sift the 2 sugars into a bowl.
2. Stir in the eggs and yolks.
3. Place over a pan of nearly boiling water and whisk until thick and fluffy.
4. Remove from heat and sit base in some cold water.
5. Whisk in essence, brandy and juice.
6. Carry on until cool.
7. Stir in ground almonds and knead to form a firm paste.
8. Use as you will.
9. To cover a cake roll out into a circle and drape over the cake (it depends on the size).
10. Press into place and leave to set for at least 2 days.
11. Ice the cake.

ground almonds, caster sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, brandy, vanilla, lemon juice, food coloring

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/almond-paste-or-marzipan-14149 (may not work)