Description
This is a simple royal icing recipe for decorating cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps.
- Add the egg whites, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture on low speed until combined.
- Increase the speed to medium and beat until the icing holds stiff peaks.
- If the icing is too thick, add a little water. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use clean utensils to avoid contamination.
- Royal icing dries quickly, so cover it when not in use.
- For colored icing, add food coloring gradually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing, cake decoration, royal icing recipe for cakes