This sparkling rice paper Christmas tree makes for a beautiful contemporary centrepiece.

Icy blue sugarpaste makes the perfect backdrop to a frosty winter scene. The crisp rice paper Christmas tree brings to mind the crunch of fresh snow, and the delicate snowflakes make a lovely alternative to leaves. Lustre dusts and Fairy Sparkles are ideal for adding a beautiful frosty glisten and some icy sparkle to finish off the cake.

What you'll learn

1. Tree Cake: Learn how to carve a cone-shaped cake and cover it with marzipan and sugarpaste.
2. Round Cake: Cover a round fruit cake with marzipan and sugarpaste for a professional finish.
3. Cake Drum: Find out how to cover a cake board and add some sparkle for a frosted finish.
4. Frosted Tree: Discover how to make a rice paper Christmas tree.
5. Finishing Touches: Finish with a large bow and find out how to add sparkle to the cake for a frosted finish.