Icing For Cakes

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

A creamy, versatile icing perfect for decorating cakes with a smooth texture and sweet vanilla flavor, ideal for birthday cakes, special occasions, or everyday treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. box confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • vanilla to taste

Instructions

  1. Put half of the confectioners sugar in a bowl.
  2. Add water and shortening to the sugar.
  3. Blend on slow until combined.
  4. Add vanilla, salt, and the remaining sugar.
  5. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

390 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0g
Total Fat 25g 32% DV
Carbs 28.1g 10% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 27.6g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9692.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 39.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 11.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.1mg 1% DV

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

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