How Do You Make Icing For Cake Decorating?
Cake decorating is an enjoyable hobby. Once you have decorated one, you’ll be looking for occasions to do it again. Start out simple and in no time you will advance in your new found talent. First things first; if you don’t already have icing decorator bags and tips, go to your local hobby shop and purchase these. This basic cake decorator icing recipe will yield great results. 1 bag confectioners’ sugar 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon almond extract Beat this icing mixture on low speed about one minute to combine, then on high speed for an additional 3 minutes. If the icing is too thick, add a couple drops of water; but just a few, as you don’t want a thin icing that will be near impossible to decorate with. Never substitute butter or margarine for the shortening, or your icing will be an off-white color. Also, don’t bother with liquid food coloring. Using colored paste will give richer colors and won’t cause your icing to thin out. When you spread the icing on the cake, use a long bladed
