Description
This Delightfully Smooth Powdered Sugar Icing recipe guides you through three simple steps to create a silky, sweet glaze perfect for drizzling over cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked goods. With just powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, you can whip up a luscious icing that’s easily customizable with different extracts or citrus juices to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Ingredients
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or almond, peppermint, coconut, or citrus extracts as alternatives)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (or nondairy milk for vegan option)
Optional Variations
- Citrus Juice (lemon or orange, to replace milk)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well blended.
- Add Milk Gradually: Slowly add 2 tablespoons of milk while stirring continuously to create a smooth and lump-free icing. Keep mixing until the desired texture is achieved.
- Adjust Consistency: If the icing is too thick, add additional milk one teaspoon at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition until the icing reaches a pourable consistency.
- Apply Icing: Once smooth and perfect in texture, immediately drizzle the icing over cooled baked goods such as cakes, cookies, or cupcakes for a beautiful, sweet finish.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute regular milk with almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Try swapping vanilla extract with other extracts like almond or peppermint for flavor variety.
- Replacing milk with lemon or orange juice gives a tangy citrus twist to the icing.
- Work quickly when drizzling icing, as it can harden fast.
- If icing thickens before use, simply whisk in a small amount of liquid to loosen it again.
