Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's Ready Rolled White Icing
What it is
This is a convenient, pre-rolled sheet of white icing, perfect for quickly covering cakes. It's made from sugar, glucose syrup, and palm oil, giving it a smooth, pliable texture that's easy to work with. The icing is ready to use straight from the packaging, saving you time and effort in the kitchen. It provides a clean, white finish that serves as a blank canvas for further decoration or can be left as is for a simple, elegant look.
How people cook with it
This ready-to-use icing is ideal for home bakers looking for a quick and easy way to finish their cakes.
- Covering celebration cakes
- Creating decorative borders
- Making edible cut-outs
- Adding a smooth finish to cupcakes
Gently unroll the icing sheet onto a clean, dry surface. If it feels a little stiff, you can warm it slightly by kneading it gently in your hands or by placing it in a warm (not hot) oven for a minute or two. Carefully lift the icing over your cake, smoothing it down from the top and working your way around the sides. Trim any excess with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. You can then add further embellishments like piping, edible flowers, or sprinkles.
How it differs from similar foods
Unlike buttercream or fondant that needs to be rolled out from scratch, this product comes pre-flattened. This saves considerable time and ensures a consistent thickness, which can be tricky to achieve when rolling by hand. It offers a smoother, more uniform finish than some homemade icings.
Who it is for
Home bakers of all skill levels can use this to quickly decorate cakes.
How to keep the rest
Once opened, wrap any unused icing tightly in cling film and store in an airtight container at room temperature. It should be used within a few days to maintain its freshness and pliability. Avoid refrigerating as this can make the icing hard and difficult to work with.