Recipe Of Royal Icing For Cakes

Combine egg whites and lemon juice in a large bowl add some of the sifted icing sugar to the mixture and start the mixer.

Recipe of royal icing for cakes. If i want to create fun texture i use the offset to swirl and streak away. This frosting can even be used as a glue to decorate gingerbread houses and cakes like my irish christmas cake. Add the icing sugar to the egg whites a spoonful at a time and fold in.

Use a palette knife to spread the icing over the top and sides of your marzipaned cake. Whip for 5 to 8 minutes or until the royal icing holds its shape and is bright white not translucent. Press a piece of cling film plastic wrap onto the surface of the icing eliminating all the air then place in another airtight bag and leave at room temperature for a couple of hours.

Find out how to make my easy royal icing for christmas cake decorating this sunday dec 9. Royal icing is made of egg whites powdered sugar and a dash of lemon juice. For royal icing with meringue powder.

Use almond orange or lemon extract whatever you prefer. The photo below is a close up of my sister in laws bridal cake. Add the glucose and lemon juice.

When ready for use stir the icing gently and then use it. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until they become frothy. In the bowl of your electric mixer or with a hand mixer beat the confectioners sugar and meringue powder until combined.

This ratio of egg white to powdered sugar when whipped to perfection transforms into a light fluffy and very sturdy icing. I prefer to use this instead of a regular royal icing recipe with egg whites. When ready place the royal icing into a smaller bowl not a plastic one.