- 300g/10½oz icing sugar
- 50g/1žoz butter
- 25ml/1fl oz double cream
- 25ml/1fl oz brandy
- Measure the icing sugar into a bowl, then melt the butter for a few seconds in the microwave or in a small pan over a low heat, taking care not to burn it.
- Pour the melted buter with the cream and brandy into the sugar and mix until smooth.
- Use to cover a cake while warm, then leave to set before cutting the cake.