How To Make Royal Cake Icing..

Royal Icing

Royal icing is a sweet, fluid paste made from whisked egg whites, Royal icing is essential when it comes to cake decorating. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• ½ cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp glycerine
• Food coloring (If Needed)

DIRECTIONS:

• With a whisk or electric mixer 

• On medium speed to whip the egg whites until its foamy and white

• Gradually add the icing till it combine. 

• Add the lime juice and glycerin.

• Mix for about 5-10 minutes until opaque and shiny. 

Note: The icing must have a smooth consistency to take hold on the cake.

• Food coloring can be added, if desired.

• For immediate use, place the icing in a pastry bag pipe on the cake as desired.

• The Royal Icing can be stored in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

 Note: While icing the cake, cover the bowl containing the mixture with a damp towel to prevent it from hardening