Best 3 So Easy Homemade Icing Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and delectable homemade icing to elevate your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies? Look no further! This article is your ultimate guide to creating the best, simplest homemade icing that will transform your baked goods into culinary masterpieces. With minimal ingredients and effortless steps, you'll discover the magic of crafting luscious and flavorful icing right in your kitchen. Get ready to impress your loved ones and satisfy your sweet tooth with the most delectable and easy-to-make icing you've ever tasted.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE ICING



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Make and share this Homemade Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sammie Sue Privett

Categories     Dessert

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Add together and blend well with mixer.
  • Place in refrigerator until ready to put on any cake desired.

QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING



Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing image

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

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk
3 drops food coloring, or as needed

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

SO EASY HOMEMADE ICING



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We all have these ingredients in our pantry. I love the tast of professional icing not the store bought stuff, so I asked around and here is what a lady that's been making cakes for years uses. And it is so easy and really good!!

Provided by Bella Rachelle

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs powdered sugar
2 1/2 cups shortening
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Add salt to the water.
  • Mix shortening & powdered sugar together, add the water a little bit at a time. Continue to cream until you get the consistency you like.
  • Add the extract a couple drops at a time until you get the flavor you like.**This recipe makes alot of icing, so refrigerate what you don't use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.7, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 10.7, Sodium 25.3, Carbohydrate 75.4, Sugar 74.1

Tips:

  • Use the right ingredients: Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and measure them accurately. Using the wrong ingredients or incorrect measurements can affect the outcome of your icing.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Each icing recipe is unique, so it's important to follow the instructions carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
  • Adjust the consistency: The consistency of your icing should be thick enough to spread or pipe, but not too stiff or runny. If your icing is too thick, add a little bit of milk or water until it reaches the desired consistency. If your icing is too runny, add a little bit of powdered sugar or cornstarch until it thickens.
  • Add flavorings: You can add various flavorings to your icing to create different variations. Some popular flavorings include vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and cocoa powder. You can also add food coloring to create different colors of icing.
  • Chill the icing before using: Chilling the icing before you use it will help it to set and hold its shape. This is especially important for piping or decorating cakes and cupcakes.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can easily make delicious and beautiful icing at home. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, these recipes will help you create the perfect icing for your next cake, cupcake, or other dessert. So get creative and have fun experimenting with different flavors and techniques!

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