Royal Icing

By nichc

Perfect for making cake decorations such as flowers, pedals, and character faces.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Meringue Powder
• 1 pound bag of confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup very hot tap water
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter (must be less then 1 year old or it is expired)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar and meringue powder in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the dry ingredients so you can see a small bit of the bottom of the bowl. Pour hot water into well and mix for about 10 minutes at power level 4 without stopping.

Look for 3/4 inch peaks when whipping. If edges crust remove them, do not whisk them into icing.