Wedding Cake Icing
Description
This wedding cake frosting is perfect for icing cakes and piping decorations. Just adjust the amount of water used to reach the desired consistency.
Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
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1/2 cup water
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1 1/2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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8 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
Directions
1
Combine shortening, water, vanilla, salt, and almond extract in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in 1/2 of the powdered sugar, then continue to mix for a minimum of 5 minutes (or preferably up to 10 minutes).
2
Mix in remaining powdered sugar just until combined. Add additional water if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.