The icing on the cake

(or not because apparently some people, not anyone related to or on this podcast, are not fond of icing... or fondant...)

Following our cake and cupcake episodes, an episode about icing (or is it frosting?) makes perfect sense. Learn about all the different types of frosting and its sweet history.

White icing dripping off blue and white floral ceramic bowl

Simple White Frosting

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Recipe

Equipment

• Electric hand mixer

Prep Time: Less than 5 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 3 cups powdered sugar, divided

• 4 tbsp milk, divided

Directions:

1. Beat butter, salt, 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 3 tbsp milk at medium speed, until blended

2. gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar and milk until thick

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Elizabeth Raffald's Almond Icing 1796

Elizabeth Raffald Almond Icing Bride Cake 1769

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