Recipe Royal Icing For Cake Decorating

Add teaspoons of water for every cup of stiff icing.

Recipe royal icing for cake decorating. First i have very small air bubbles. The royal icing recipe is pure white but not often used as an icing on a cake at least not in the u s but it s perfect for piping royal icing flowers that can be mounted on wire lace lattice leaves snowflakes borders and string work. Tint as needed with gel paste icing colors.

If necessary to get the right consistency add more powdered sugar or water. But i have 2 problems. Royal icing is made of egg whites powdered sugar and a dash of lemon juice.

Medium consistency for icing outlining. The photo below is a close up of my sister in laws bridal cake. This ratio of egg white to powdered sugar when whipped to perfection transforms into a light fluffy and very sturdy icing.

Add the water and beat on medium to high speed until very glossy and stiff peaks form 5 to 7 minutes. When ready place the royal icing into a smaller bowl not a plastic one. This classic and simple royal icing recipe is a cookie decorating staple with a smooth consistency that sets quickly without hardening too much.

Add the powdered sugar and whip on medium speed until very stiff and thick the royal icing should hold a stiff peak. This frosting can even be used as a glue to decorate gingerbread houses and cakes like my irish christmas cake. In the bowl of your electric mixer or with a hand mixer beat the confectioners sugar and meringue powder until combined.

Press a piece of cling film plastic wrap onto the royal icing surface eliminating all the air then place in another airtight bag and leave at room temperature for a couple of hours. Place the meringue powder and water in a large mixing bowl and whip with the whisk attachment until foamy about 3 minutes. Adjust the consistency with water.