In Scandinavia, we use marzipan frequently, either to cover cakes or to make beautiful marzipan roses for decoration.

This marzipan recipe is simple to make, using almond flour, confectioners' sugar, and water. I like to add vanilla bean paste for extra flavor, but you can leave it out if you prefer.

The natural color of homemade marzipan is beige. If you’d like a super white marzipan, you can add a few drops of Color Mill white food color for safe whitening. In the past, titanium dioxide powder was commonly used for this purpose, but due to recent safety concerns, it is no longer recommended in Europe.

This marzipan is perfect for decorating small cakes, like my mini princess cakes, or for creating beautiful marzipan roses and other decorations.

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