This wedding cake frosting is very easy. Thin it with a little more water to ice the cake, or use a little less to make the decorations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 0.5 cups water
- 1.5 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons almond extract
- 8 cups sifted powdered sugar , divided
Instructions
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1
Combine shortening, water, vanilla, salt, and almond extract in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in 1/2 of the powdered sugar, then continue to mix for a minimum of 5 minutes (or preferably up to 10 minutes).
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2
Mix in remaining powdered sugar just until combined. Add additional water if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.
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