How do you make homemade icing for a homemade cake?!
How do you make homemade icing for a homemade cake?
Have decided to make a cake for my family & friends, but a few of them diabetics and can't eat really sweet cake icing. So I can't use to store bought icings. A few days ago I was watching TV and saw them making cake icing, and they were use egg white. I'm not sure if I use egg white because there not cooked. Is using egg white for an icing such a good idea? Or should I use something else? Can you help me?
Answers:
Awe, this is such a nice gesture,,,this is how i make it this is just for a traditional vanilla frosting
3 3/4 c. powdered sugar (may use homemade)
1/2 c. butter
5 tbsp. skimmed dried milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla
Water to make a stiff mix
Combine all ingredients in large mixer bowl of electric beater. Blend well. Store in refrigerator. To use, remove and let stand at room temperature to soften. The flavor may be changed by adding lemon peel, pineapple marmalade, melted chocolate, or coconut, etc. Comes in handy for cakes and rolls.
Good luck and enjoy!