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Regular icing is the covering for your cake and the base for your decorating. The special
decorating icing is what you will use to make the special designs and flowers. This icing
is stiffer than regular icing, yet it will dry to a smooth finish.
One of the more popular icings used by cake decorators is the butter cream icing. It is the
best tasting of all the decorating icings. It has a creamy consistency and is easy to handle,
can be made in advance and frozen, and it keeps its shape when formed into special
flowers.
Whipped cream icing is also delicious and easy to work with. The main drawback is that
it must be refrigerated to keep the cream from spoiling.
Royal icing is also popular because it is smooth and hard drying making it perfect for
making decorations that last. It is also useful as a "cement" to fasten decorations together.
If you do not want to make icing completely from scratch, Wilton has an icing available in a
box that is easy to mix and use. It can be mixed with different colors as needed to decorate
your cake.
Regardless of the type of icing you use, eventually, you will have a favorite that your family
will love to eat and that you will enjoy working with.
decorating icing is what you will use to make the special designs and flowers. This icing
is stiffer than regular icing, yet it will dry to a smooth finish.
One of the more popular icings used by cake decorators is the butter cream icing. It is the
best tasting of all the decorating icings. It has a creamy consistency and is easy to handle,
can be made in advance and frozen, and it keeps its shape when formed into special
flowers.
Whipped cream icing is also delicious and easy to work with. The main drawback is that
it must be refrigerated to keep the cream from spoiling.
Royal icing is also popular because it is smooth and hard drying making it perfect for
making decorations that last. It is also useful as a "cement" to fasten decorations together.
If you do not want to make icing completely from scratch, Wilton has an icing available in a
box that is easy to mix and use. It can be mixed with different colors as needed to decorate
your cake.
Regardless of the type of icing you use, eventually, you will have a favorite that your family
will love to eat and that you will enjoy working with.
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| Add a bit more flavor to canned frostings by blending a 16 ounce can of frosting with an 8 ounce package of cream cheese. This will also increase the amount of frosting for more cupcakes or a larger cake. |
All About Icings, Frostings, and Fillings
Popular Cake Icings
Icings are available now in many types. T If you want to really decorate the cake and not just
slap on icing, you should consider making your own and not using anything from a can.
Icings are available now in many types. T If you want to really decorate the cake and not just
slap on icing, you should consider making your own and not using anything from a can.
Use red and blue sprinkles on
white icing for a fun 4th of
July Cupcake.
white icing for a fun 4th of
July Cupcake.
Bakery Frosting Recipe
2 Cups Shortening
1/2 Cup Nondairy Creamer
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
1 package (32 ounces) Confectioners Sugar
1/2 to 3/4 Cup Water
Food Coloring optional
Use a large mixing bowl and beat together
the shortening, creamer, and extract.
Gradually mix in the sugar. Add enough
water for desired consistency. Store in the
refrigerator and bring to room temperature
before using.
2 Cups Shortening
1/2 Cup Nondairy Creamer
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
1 package (32 ounces) Confectioners Sugar
1/2 to 3/4 Cup Water
Food Coloring optional
Use a large mixing bowl and beat together
the shortening, creamer, and extract.
Gradually mix in the sugar. Add enough
water for desired consistency. Store in the
refrigerator and bring to room temperature
before using.
Bakery Frosting can be kept
up to 3 months in the
refrigerator ....great for snack
attacks.
up to 3 months in the
refrigerator ....great for snack
attacks.
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| Types of Icings Butter cream Light and creamy icing used for all kinds of cakes and pastries. May be cooked or uncooked. French Butter Cream Similar to Butter cream, but whole eggs, extra yolks, and sugar syrup. Confectioner's Frosting An uncooked butter cream that powdered sugar, unsalted butter, milk, and flavoring. Ganache A liquid glaze that is poured rather than spread over a cake or pastry. Royal Icing Used for traditional wedding cakes and piping. Dries to a smooth glossy surface. Whipped Cream Frosting Uses whipping cream for a light filling or frosting. Can be flavored in chocolate, strawberry, or other flavors Cream Cheese Frosting A simple recipe using cream cheese and powdered sugar. Can be flavored. Lemon is the most popular. |
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