White Confectioners Sugar Icing Recipes

BEST WHITE ICING EVER

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.

EASY WHITE ICING

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter until smooth.
• Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. If too thick to spread, beat in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.

WHITE CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR ICING

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until well combined. Add salt, vanilla, and milk, and beat until frosting is smooth and creamy. If icing seems too thick, add an additional tablespoon of milk. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before frosting cake. Return to mixer until creamy if necessary.

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Steps:

• 1 In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the butter and water until the butter melts. Remove from the heat and let stand until cool, about 5 minutes. 2 Add the sugar to the butter mixture and whisk vigorously until smooth and thickened, about 1 minute. Use the icing within 5 minutes or it may become too thick to drizzle. If the icing does become too thick, rewarm it for 2 or 3 seconds over low heat, whisking constantly. Makes a scant 1/2 cup.