SMALL BATCH ICING- TO WRITE ON CAKES
Sometimes you just need a small amount of icing to write on a cake or cookies. I don't like buying those ready made tubes because they're so expensive for such a small amount of icing. They don't taste that good either. Here's the recipe I use when I just need a small batch. You can tint it any color you want by adding food coloring. The paste coloring is best but the drops will work fine, too.
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories Dessert
Time 11m
Yield 1 1/4 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed to combine, then beat on medium speed for a full five minutes. It won't look like Icing at first, but keep the mixer going for a full five minutes, and then you're done!
- Note: If you're not using this for decorating, but just for icing the cake, thin the icing by adding 3 tbs. of corn syrup, or water to the icing.
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Sajib Khondokar
khondokar-s82@hotmail.comThis icing is perfect for beginners. It's easy to make and doesn't require any special skills or equipment.
USAMAA MOHAMMED
mohammed@aol.comI wouldn't recommend this icing. It's too thick and difficult to spread.
Jessica Read
jessicaread63@gmail.comThis icing is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and easy to use.
Diana Sherry
sherryd9@yahoo.comI've tried a lot of icing recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Wycliffe Madahana
wycliffe.madahana27@gmail.comThis icing was a lifesaver! I had forgotten to make icing for my cake and this recipe saved the day. It was quick and easy to make and tasted delicious.
SyedFaizan ManzoorBukhari
syedfaizan@gmail.comI'm not a fan of the flavor of this icing. It's a bit too bland for my taste.
abdulrehmanrajput 8171
a@yahoo.comThis icing is a bit too runny for my liking. I had to add a bit of cornstarch to get it to the right consistency.
Damian Lizarraga
d.l@hotmail.comI love how versatile this icing is. I've used it to write on cakes, decorate cookies, and even make candy. It always turns out perfect.
Angelic Satan
s_a@aol.comThis icing is a bit too sweet for my taste. I prefer a more tart icing.
Kakaraan Pishin
pishin@yahoo.comI used this icing to decorate my Christmas cookies. It was the perfect consistency for piping and the cookies looked beautiful.
Kaity Kat
kat@gmail.comThis icing is perfect for small cakes or cupcakes. It's easy to make and doesn't require any special equipment.
Technical Work
w69@hotmail.comI used this icing to write a message on my daughter's birthday cake. It was easy to use and the message looked great. My daughter loved it!
Angel Lettie Ngondo
angel-l87@hotmail.comI'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The icing turned out perfect and my cakes looked beautiful.
Christian Davis
christian-davis@aol.comThis icing was a bit too thick for my liking. I had to add a little bit of water to get it to the right consistency. Other than that, it worked well and tasted great.
Shelleace Jackson
shelleace_j@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical that this icing would be able to hold up on my cakes, but I was pleasantly surprised. It dried quickly and didn't smudge, even when I accidentally bumped the cake. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.
Rana Akash
r-akash42@yahoo.comI love that this recipe makes just enough icing to write on a few cakes, without any leftover. It's perfect for when I need to make a quick and easy decoration.
Md. Selim reja Habib
m.habib62@gmail.comThis small-batch icing was incredibly easy to make and the perfect consistency for writing on my cakes. It dried quickly and didn't smudge, even when I had to make a few corrections. I'll definitely be using this recipe again!