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2 piping bags filled with white and yellow royal icing, with a flower nail and a pipe yellow flower in between
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5 from 2 votes

Royal Icing Recipe 2 (with 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
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 500 g
Calories: 4kcal
Author: Priya Maha

Ingredients

  • 500 g icing sugar sifted
  • 2 ½ tablespoon meringue powder
  • 5 tablespoon warm water
  • A few drops of rose essence optional
  • A few drops of vanilla essence optional
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Sift the icing sugar. Add meringue powder and mix well.
  • Add water into the icing sugar and meringue powder mix. Beat the mixture until it becomes fluffy and stiff peaks form.
  • Use the icing immediately, otherwise, cover it with a damp cloth to prevent crusting. Color the icing as you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 1mg