Best 2 Quick Easy Piping Gel Icing Recipes
QUICK & EASY PIPING GEL (ICING)
Make and share this Quick & Easy Piping Gel (Icing) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lynettie
Categories Low Protein
Time 7m
Yield 1/2 cup, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In microwaveable bowl, mix cold water and cornstarch together.
- Add corn syrup and white vanilla, and stir until combined.
- Microwave on high for 1min 30sec - 2 min until mixture boils and turns clear.
- Remove from microwave and let cool (whisk occasionally while cooling).
- Add food dye (gel) to make desired color.
- Put in piping bag and use to decorate cakes, cookies, etc.
QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING
After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.
Provided by xoshadyxo
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 31 g
Tips:
- Choose the right gel: Agar-agar and gelatin are suitable for piping gel icing, but agar-agar is vegan. Choose granulated or powdered agar-agar, not flakes.
- Prepare the agar-agar/gelatin mixture: Follow the package instructions for agar-agar/gelatin. Generally, mix agar-agar with sugar and water, boil, then add flavoring and color. For gelatin, bloom it in cold water, then heat to dissolve before proceeding further.
- Use a piping bag: Fit a piping bag with a small round tip (Wilton #2 or similar) to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts.
- Pipe the gel: Hold the piping bag perpendicular to the surface you're decorating, then squeeze gently to create designs.
- Chill the gel: Refrigerate or freeze the decorated item until the gel sets completely.
Conclusion:
Piping gel icing is easy to make and adds a beautiful, shiny finish to cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. With a few simple steps, you can create stunning designs that will impress your friends and family. Experiment with different flavors, colors, and piping techniques to create unique and delicious treats. Remember to keep the gel refrigerated or frozen until ready to use and enjoy the process of creating edible works of art!
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