- 24
- 2 mins
- 5 mins
4.5/5
(13 Votes)
Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon no-color almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon no-color butter flavor
- 2 Oz. Clear Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz. Meringue Powder
- 2/3 cup + 3 tablespoons water, (divided)
- 12 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, ((about 3 lbs.) divided)
- 1 1/4 cups solid vegetable shortening
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Step 1
Step 1
Stiff Consistency:
In large bowl, combine 2/3 cup water and meringue powder; whip with electric mixer at high speed until peaks form. Add 4 cups sugar, one cup at a time, beating at low speed after each addition. Add remaining 8 cups sugar and 3 tablespoons water, shortening and corn syrup in 3 additions, blending well after each. Add salt and flavorings; beat at low speed until smooth. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
Step 2
For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add up to 4 more tablespoons each water and corn syrup.