This four-tier wedding cake showcases the beauty of hand piped filigree work in royal icing.

This delicate filigree design illustrates how royal icing can be used in a very contemporary way to create a beautiful and subtle finish. The romantic heart motif appears in a different design on each tier, making it the perfect choice for a romantic wedding celebration.

What you'll learn

1. Covering the Cakes: Prepare and cover the fruit cakes using marzipan and sugarpaste.
2. Piping the Filigree Panels: Pipe the intricate filigree designs as off-pieces.
3. Stacking the Cakes: Dowel the three lower tiers before stacking them.
4. Attaching the Panels: Attach the piped designs carefully to the cake sides.
5. Finishing Touches: Use piped royal icing and ribbon to add the finer details and finishing touches.