Decorating Cake Icing

Prep: 10 min

Decorating cake icing offers a smooth, versatile finish for cakes, customizable with food coloring, perfect for celebrations and creative baking projects.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. Crisco
  • 2 lb. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c. water
  • food coloring
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. almond

Instructions

  1. Cream the Crisco until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and water alternately, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Add vanilla and almond flavoring, then mix thoroughly.
  4. Incorporate food coloring if desired, using paste food coloring for best results.
  5. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar if the icing is too watery, especially in high humidity.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

314 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 12.5g 16% DV
Carbs 33.5g 12% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 28.7g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.5mg
Potassium 220.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 72.8mg 6% DV
Iron 1mg 5% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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