Description
Royal icing sugar is a popular type of icing used for decorating cakes and cookies. It dries hard and can be used for intricate designs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites or 1/4 cup meringue powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
Instructions
- Beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate lemon juice or vinegar for stability.
- Continue mixing until the icing holds stiff peaks.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use food coloring if desired.
- Cover unused icing to prevent drying out.
- Test the consistency by piping a small amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: royal icing sugar, icing, cake decoration