Basic Glaze Icing
Serves: 4
Mohammad Wiegand
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
55
Sweetness
48
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Put the sugar in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment
2
With the mixer on the lowest speed, slowly add the water, the corn syrup and vanilla extract
3
When the sugar is sufficiently moistened (it won't fly out of the mixer), raise the speed to high, and beat for 2 minutes until completely smooth and glossy
4
Divide and color, as desired
5
Store at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the icing, to prevent forming a skin
6
For cupcakes: Dip the surface of the cupcakes into the icing, allowing excess to drip into bowl
7
Clean any excess from the sides
8
Alternately, use a knife or a spreader to apply
9
Whisk as needed to keep icing glossy and smooth while using
10
For Light Blue Icing: Combine 2 to 3 drops of blue food coloring to 1 cup of Basic Glaze Icing
11
For Deep Yellow Icing: Combine 4 to 5 drops of yellow food coloring to 1 cup of Basic Glaze Icing
12
For Purple Icing: Combine 4 drops of red and 5 drops of blue food coloring to 1 cup of Basic Glaze Icing