How to Make Vanilla Icing

One of the most simplest cake frostings to make on your own is the classic vanilla icing. Here is the simple recipe you can create during holidays, birthdays or any day you want.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 1 cup of white milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 2 tablespoons of confectioners powder sugar
• 1 cup of margarine

Instructions

1. Mix sugar, egg yolk, flour and milk together in a bowl.

2. Pour ingredients into saucepan on the stove and set at medium-high for a one minute. Cook until it's thick.

3. Refrigerate for two to three hours until cool.

4. Add vanilla extract, confectioner's powder sugar, margarine and combine together with the other mixed ingredients and mix well until its creamy.

5. Smooth the vanilla icing on cake and sit in fridge.

Tips & Warnings

• Best to use on angel or vanilla food cake.

• Add strawberries on top of cake to add a little extra to the dessert.