q&a

Q & A

What is marzipan?

Do you sell marzipan?

Do you sell the marzipan cakes?

Where can I buy marzipan?

Do you have a recipe for marzipan?

How do I store marzipan?

What is the shelflife of marzipan?

What is marzipan?

Marzipan is a confection of ground almonds and sugar mixed together with a binding ingredient to create a versatile, soft, sweet and pliable paste. More info

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Do you sell marzipan?

Terribly sorry!! We do not sell marzipan.

Do you sell the marzipan cakes?

Marzipancakes.com is an informative website, our cakes are not for sale, most designs are one-off projects.

Where can I buy marzipan?

Marzipan can be found in bakeries and supermarket stores. If you have difficulties finding marzipan there are several online stores offering the product, from plain marzipan to finished shapes.

Do you have a recipe for marzipan?

Yes, please visit our marzipan recipes section to see the recipes.

How do I store marzipan?

To best preserve marzipan it should be stored in plastic wrap or in an airtight container, in a cool dry place away from sunlight.

What is the shelflife of marzipan?

The shelf life of marzipan varies according to what ingredients have been used in the production. Commercial marzipan can last for as long as a year, you should follow the manufacturers eat-by date recommendations when using commercial marzipan. Home made marzipan will not last as long especially if made with fresh ingredients such as raw egg whites.