Ingredients for My Favorite Decorator Cake Icing
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Milk, as needed for consistency (start with 1 tablespoon)
- Gel food coloring (optional)
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How to Make My Favorite Decorator Cake Icing
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup shortening in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
- Gradually sift in 2 pounds powdered sugar, one cup at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go, mixing on low speed.
- Continue mixing until all the powdered sugar is fully incorporated and the icing is smooth.
- If the icing is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Add gel food coloring (optional) to achieve your desired color. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
- Mix until the color is evenly distributed and the icing is smooth.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
1777g
Fat
167g
Carbs
150g
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