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Royal Icing
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups icing sugar, sifted
1.Place egg whites and lemon juice in small bowl. Whip on very high speed
TIP: Royal icing needs to be stored in an airtight container straight away or else it will dry out. It’s great for giving a matte finish to cakes; piping decorates on cupcakes/cakes or a nice finish to cookies.
Fluffy Butter Frosting
125g butter, softened
4 cups icing sugar, sifted ¼ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla essence Pinch salt
1.Place all ingredients into the small bowl. On low speed
Real Chocolate Frosting
5 cups icing sugar, sifted
250g butter, softened Pinch of salt
¼ cup milk
240g dark chocolate, melted
1.Place icing sugar, butter and salt in the small bowl. Beat on medium speed
2.Slowly add chocolate, mix until well combined.
3.Cover and store in airtight container until ready for use.
Cream Cheese Icing
225g cream cheese, softened
70g butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
2 cups icing sugar
1.Place cream cheese, butter and vanilla in the small bowl. On high speed
2.Lower speed to medium
TIP: Cream cheese icing can be a great topping for cupcakes, cakes or slices. You can also flavour the icing with cinnamon, mixed spice or ¼ cup of melted chocolate.
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