Description
A classic recipe for royal icing using egg whites for decorating cakes and cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing.
- Add lemon juice and continue to mix until the icing holds stiff peaks.
- Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use fresh egg whites for best results.
- Store unused icing in the refrigerator.
- Color the icing with food coloring if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 7 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: royal icing, egg whites, cake decoration, cookie decoration