White Icing
"This icing is perfect for icing cakes, cupcakes, etc."
photo by DarksLight
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Yields:
-
2 9" cakes
ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups icing sugar
- water
directions
- Beat shortening until soft.
- Beat in flavouring, and a few teaspoons water.
- Slowly add in icing sugar.
- Add more water, depending on desired consistency. Colour however you like!
- Icing can be stored either in the refrigerator for a few weeks, or in the freezer for quite a few months! Enjoy!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I have done 3 college programs. I have:
1. Chef Training Certificate
2. Baker/Pastry Chef Training Certificate
3. Food and Beverage Management Diploma
I have quite a bit of experience as a server, bartender and cook, in restaurants, cafes, and retirement homes. I am working on starting my own business, doing wedding cakes, party trays, pastries, catering, etc. My business will be called Sweet Pea Pastries! I have a newborn son, born May 9, 2008, so it will be nice to follow my dream while getting to raise my son!
