"D O'Reilly" > wrote in message
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> I'm icing a cake for a family members wedding , can anyone give me the
> best recipe for icing, that i can use to pipe the bride and groom's
> names on the cake.
> Also any tips on how to actually pipe the lettering (as i have never
> done it before)professionally on the cake,your comment's will be
> gratefully recieved.

Lettering on a cake is rough, because there's no easy way to erase a mistake
and you have to move fairly quickly to get the writing to look smooth.

I'd cheat.

I like using either royal icing (which hardens really hard (ever had those
rock-hard candy roses? That's royal icing). I'd recommend making a batch
and practicing on wax paper. Then you can let the letters (or whole words)
harden, pick the ones you like, and take them with you to put on the cake.

I transport icing pieces in old margarine containers, cushioned inside by
paper towel.

Royal icing recipies are available online if you google them.