How to Make Frosting

Pour one cup of powdered sugar in a medium/small bowl., Add 1-3 tablespoons of milk, water or orange juice., Stir with a spoon. , Test the consistency., Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to thicken. , Add flavoring., Spread the frosting on the cake.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Pour one cup of powdered sugar in a medium/small bowl.

    You can also use heavy cream.

    Keep in mind that the more liquid you add, the thinner your frosting will be. ,, Make sure it is not too runny or too thick.

    If it is too thick, add only a little more milk.

    If it is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar. ,, You can add lemon juice, vanilla extract, almond extract or any other flavor you like.

    You can also add food coloring, if desired. , Let the cake cool thoroughly first.
  2. Step 2: Add 1-3 tablespoons of milk

  3. Step 3: water or orange juice.

  4. Step 4: Stir with a spoon.

  5. Step 5: Test the consistency.

  6. Step 6: Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to thicken.

  7. Step 7: Add flavoring.

  8. Step 8: Spread the frosting on the cake.

Detailed Guide

You can also use heavy cream.

Keep in mind that the more liquid you add, the thinner your frosting will be. ,, Make sure it is not too runny or too thick.

If it is too thick, add only a little more milk.

If it is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar. ,, You can add lemon juice, vanilla extract, almond extract or any other flavor you like.

You can also add food coloring, if desired. , Let the cake cool thoroughly first.

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