Glossy Vanilla Icing Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
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Ingredients

 Sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Light corn syrup1 Tablespoon
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Confectioner’s sugar3 1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla extract2 1/2 Teaspoon

Directions

Combine sugar, cream, corn syrup, and butter in a heavy saucepan.
Set over low heat and stir until butter is melted.
Remove from heat and gradually add confectioners' sugar, blending until smooth.
Mix in extract.
If frosting is too stiff, blend in cream.
With spatula, spread frosting on top of cake, allowing it to drip slightly down sides of cake.
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