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royal icing cakes

Royal icing cakes: 5 Tips for Stunning Decorations That Delight


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A sweet and glossy icing perfect for decorating cakes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, sift powdered sugar to remove lumps.
  2. In another bowl, whip egg whites until frothy.
  3. Add lemon juice and vanilla extract to egg whites.
  4. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
  6. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for best results.
  • Thin the icing with water for flooding technique.
  • Allow decorated cakes to dry completely before stacking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 30
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: royal icing cakes