Are French fancies different flavours?
French Fancies come in three different colours and flavours. The inside is the same for all – a delicate sponge coated with vanilla butter fondant. The brown cakes have a chocolate flavoured icing, the pink ones are supposed to be strawberry flavoured and the yellow fancies have a mild lemony taste.
What are French fancies called now?
French Fancies were among the 20 varieties of cake that were part of the initial Mr Kipling launch in 1967. In September 2008, Mr Kipling announced the Big French Fancy, a large cake which can be sliced into portions. A limited edition appeared in 2012, renamed British Fancies, containing cakes in red, white and blue.
Are fondant fancies the same as petit fours?
Fondant fancies are little cakes, often layered with jam or marzipan, covered with a thin coating of fondant and usually adorned with icing or sugar paste flowers or other intricate decorations. Before I knew better, I would have called them petits fours.
Can you freeze French fancies?
Freezing and defrosting guidelines Allow to cool completely. Wrap well in clingfilm and tin foil (to prevent freezer burn) and freeze for up to 3 months.
Did French fancies used to be called fondant fancies?
Fondant Fancies, or “French Fancies” as they were originally dubbed, were invented in the 20th century. They were introduced in 1967 as part of the first 20 baked goods created and sold to the brand new “supermarkets” by the Mr. Kipling corporation, makers of Mr. Kipling’s Cakes in the U.K.
What flavour is pink French fancies?
Delightful strawberry flavour fancies, with a delicious vanilla topping, drenched in soft pink icing.
What Flavour are pink French fancies?
Strawberry Flavour sponge with a Vanilla Flavour Topping (11%), Covered with Pink Fondant Icing (49%).
Why are they called French fancies?
Can you freeze Mr Kipling Angel Slices?
Can Mr Kipling cakes be frozen? Mr Kipling cakes are at their best when eaten within their use by date and therefore we do not recommend freezing.