Wilton Snow White Buttercream Cake Icing Recipe

Name: Wilton Snow White Buttercream Cake Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water, divided; 3 tablespoons water, divided; 1/4 cup meringue powder; ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar (about 3 lbs.); 1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon no-color almond extract; 3/4 teaspoon clear vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon no-color butter flavor extract

Servings: persons

2/3 cup water, divided
3 tablespoons water, divided
1/4 cup meringue powder
½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar (about 3 lbs.)
1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon no-color almond extract
3/4 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon no-color butter flavor extract

1
Stiff Consistency: In large bowl, combine 2/3 cup water and meringue powder; whip with electric mixer at high speed until peaks form.
2
Add 4 cups sugar, one cup at a time, beating at low speed after each addition.
3
Add remaining 8 cups sugar and 3 tablespoons water, shortening and corn syrup in 3 additions, blending well after each.
4
Add salt and flavorings; beat at low speed until smooth.
5
Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
6
For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add up to 4 more tablespoons each water and corn syrup.

119

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup water, divided, 3 tablespoons water, divided, 1/4 cup meringue powder, ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar (about 3 lbs.), and more.

Yes, Wilton Snow White Buttercream Cake Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Wilton Snow White Buttercream Cake Icing

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