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Royal Icing

SUBMITTED BY: Carol  PHOTO BY: Kelly 

"This icing is usually put on the wedding cake after the Almond Paste is applied."
Royal Icing Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 3.1
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Original recipe yield 2 - 2 1/2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Beat egg whites lightly and add enough sugar to make icing that will hold shape. Blend in lemon juice to get desired consistency. Spread over Almond Paste on cake and let harden. Decorate.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.11 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by Bluepoint 
My mom and i used to decorate cakes for wedddings. She used this recipe all the time for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.11 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by JonE D 
Royal icing is generally used to make decorations on cakes and to "cement" decorations... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.11 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by ELYSE DANIELLE 
Perfect for making roses that need to withstand though stuff, also perfect for decorating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.11 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by Dr. Baker 
This is the first time i tried royal icing n it turned out pretty good. i used it to decorate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.11 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by Andrew 
This recepie was not good at all. I tried it and it came out too sost for Icing. Plus it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.11 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by MISTRESSSAVAGE 
recipe din't make up well for me- too loose MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.11 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by Alicia Emsley 
I agree with a number of the other reviews. This icing was okay, although it was a bit loose,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.11 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by the bullfrog chef 
Icing came out good. I'm not much of an expert when it comes to decorating though. I don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.11 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by smile5210 
Like the others, I did have to add a lot more sugar than the recipe states, but it tasted... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Royal Icing

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 159

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.6g

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