Wedding Cake Icing

This wedding cake frosting is perfect for icing cakes and piping decorations. Just adjust the amount of water used to reach the desired consistency.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 358 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 8 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
• 1.5 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine shortening, water, vanilla, salt, and almond extract in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in 1/2 of the powdered sugar, then continue to mix for a minimum of 5 minutes (or preferably up to 10 minutes).

Step 2

Mix in remaining powdered sugar just until combined. Add additional water if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.