apricot jam, sieved
450g /1lb caster sugar
1.2kg/2lb 12oz white fondant icing
black fondant icing
560g/1lb 4oz icing sugar
450g/1lb self-raising flour
4 tsp vanilla extract
450g/1lb butter or margarine, softened at room temperature
280g/10oz butter, softened
8 medium free-range eggs
milk, to loosen
2-4 tbsp milk