Professional Decorators Icing Recipe

Create stunning, professional-quality cake decorations with this incredibly versatile icing recipe! Inspired by a fellow cake enthusiast, this recipe delivers a firm, beautifully smooth finish that's perfect for intricate designs and holds its shape like store-bought cakes. Not overly sweet, it's the ideal complement to any cake flavor. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1025.4 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Professional Decorators Icing

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How to Make Professional Decorators Icing

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup shortening, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This may take 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gradually add 4 cups meringue powder and 8 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Continue beating for another 3 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
  5. If the icing is too stiff, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time, mixing until desired consistency is reached. Remember, you want it thick enough to spread easily but not so stiff that it's difficult to work with.
  6. Your incredibly strong and smooth icing is ready for decorating!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

508g

Fat

89g

Carbs

43g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Professional Decorators Icing?

Professional Decorators Icing takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Professional Decorators Icing?

Professional Decorators Icing has approximately 1025.4 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates and 90 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Professional Decorators Icing?

The key ingredients for Professional Decorators Icing are Powdered Sugar, Meringue Powder, Crisco, Water, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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