Wilton 601-5580 Icing, 12-Count Gel-Based Food Color, Acrylic Coated Cotton, Assorted

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Meringue frosting creates clean edges, making it perfect for piped designs. Whether you prefer minimalist or decorated cakes, meringue frosting is the perfect finish. Marzipan To make turquoise icing, you have to combine blue and green food coloring in a 5:3 ratio. Start by adding a small amount of blue coloring to your icing, then mix it in thoroughly. It is the base color. Continue to add blue until you reach the desired shade, then add a small amount of green to finish off the color. What Is Foam Icing Made Of?

Another option is to use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. This method is a bit more messy, but it’s still possible to get a nice, even line of icing.

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Powdered Sugar (aka confectioners’ sugar) – this will be the bulk of your icing. You MUST sift the powdered sugar if you want to have the perfect consistency. Contains sulphites; made on equipment that also processes egg, milk, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish and shellfish

Once your icing is the perfect consistency, transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a small, round tip. Pastels. I add a bit of White coloring to Sky Blue, Electric Pink (I use Electric Pink for all shades of pink rather than Soft Pink as I feel it’s more vibrant), Egg Yellow, Regal Purple or Leaf Green to get my pastels. This recipe for royal icing comes together in just 2 simple steps. Step 1: Dissolve the meringue powder This icing contains cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Cream cheese icing is a sweet topping perfect for enhancing the flavor of cakes. Once you have your icing prepared, you can start to get creative with it. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

You want to start out by making your icing as stiff as possible. Whip it for a long time so it gets lots of air in it. Decorating takes practice! Don't be afraid to experiment and get creative with your designs. With time, your skills will improve.