Royal Icing Recipe 1 (without meringue powder)
Royal icing is a wonderful icing to work with, especially in warm weather. It sets so well, making this my most preferred choice for piping flowers for cake decorating.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 230 g
Calories: 4kcal
- 225 g icing sugar sifted
- 1 egg white
- A few drops of lemon juice
- A few drops of rose essence optional
- A few drops of vanilla essence optional
Beat egg white until it is stiff and frothy.
Add icing sugar, a little at a time and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Finally add the rose essence and lemon juice and continue beating until the essence and lemon juice is well incorporated.
Use the icing immediately, otherwise, cover it with a damp cloth to prevent crusting. Color the icing as you wish.
Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g