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Royal Icing
Photo: Sara Cervera

Royal Icing

4 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

178
Calories
7g
Protein
11g
Fat
14g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • liquid or paste food coloring

Directions

1

1.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on low until they become loose, about 1 minute.

2

2.Add the cream of tartar and continue mixing on low until the whites become frothy, about 2 minutes.

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3.Gradually add the confectioners' sugar with the mixer on low.

4

4.Continue to mix until the icing holds a stiff peak and is dull in appearance, about 2 minutes. The icing is ready to use for piping lines.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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