Creamy Decorating Icing
- 10m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 10m Ready In
A creamy icing for frosting and decorating cakes, made with powdered sugar, shortening, and milk or cream. It is smooth and slightly stiff, ideal for intricate decorations.
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 4 cups (1 pound) powdered sugar
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk or heavy or light cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or ½ teaspoon vanilla and ½ teaspoon almond extract
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Sift into a large bowl: 4 cups (1 pound) powdered sugar
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Step 2.
Add and mix well with a hand mixer: ½ cup vegetable shortening; 2 to 4 tablespoons milk or heavy or light cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla or ½ teaspoon vanilla and ½ teaspoon almond extract
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Step 3.
Continue beating until the icing is smooth. It will be slightly stiff. Add more liquid for the proper consistency for making decorations.