Simple Vanilla Icing Recipe

Elevate your chocolate cakes and cookies with this unbelievably easy and fresh vanilla icing! This homemade recipe delivers the perfect creamy sweetness, providing a delightful contrast to rich chocolate. Skip the complicated recipes – this quick and simple icing is your new go-to for bakery-style results.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 945.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simple Vanilla Icing

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How to Make Simple Vanilla Icing

  1. In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of icing sugar.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Stir until a thick paste forms.
  4. Gradually add 1 tablespoon of hot water while mixing continuously until you reach your desired consistency. Add more hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
  5. Immediately spread the icing onto your cooled cakes, cookies, or cupcakes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

942g

Fat

1g

Carbs

79g