Almonds and cherries are a great combination - used to great effect in these pretty individual cakes. For this recipe ... place in the freezer. For the fondant icing, tear the fondant into small ...

Press carefully onto the cake. Allow to dry for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. When ready to apply the fondant icing, brush the almond paste with vodka or other non-coloured spirit.

But as a result, nothing will dampen your spirits faster than watching your whipped cream frosting deflate or your ...