Tops a 12x9" Traybake (see Almond Bakewell Traybake recipe) or fills an 8" 2 layer cake (see Almond Bakewell Cake) recipe

Traybake

Ingredients:

• 190g butter, softened.  1427
• 265g icing sugar, sifted.  1060
• 1 tsp almond essence (or ½ tsp extract).  17
• 2-3 tsp milk.  40

Method:

1. In medium Pyrex bowl; Whisk butter and icing sugar, with a fork, until pale and creamy.
2. Whisk in almond essence.
3. Whisk in milk until smooth and spreadable.

Layer Cake

Ingredients:

• 100g butter (125g), softened.   751
• 140g icing sugar (175g), sifted.   560
• 1 tsp almond essence (or ½ tsp extract) 17
• 2-3 tsp milk (optional - use if piping).   30

Method:

1. In large mixing bowl; Cream butter, icing sugar and almond essence. Whisk in dash of milk if necessary.