How to Make Powdered Sugar Frosting Without Corn Syrup
Admit it, frosting makes everything better. Even on your worst day, a big, gooey dollop of sugary-sweet frosting can lift your spirits like nothing else. Homemade powdered sugar frosting is supremely yummy and easy to whip up in just a few minutes. It's also remarkably versatile. Once you've prepared the basic recipe, you can color and flavor it to dress up cakes, cookies and cupcakes for any holiday, event or special occasion. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Sifter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cream of tartar
- Large mixing bowl
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1/4-cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Electric mixer
- Airtight container
Instructions
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Sift 3 cups powdered sugar and 1/4-cup cream of tartar into a large mixing bowl.
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Add 1 cup softened butter. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar on high speed until well-combined.
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Add 1/4-cup heavy cream and 2 tsp. vanilla extract. Cream once again on high until mixture is smooth and fluffy (8 to 10 minutes). If mixture is too dry, add a bit more heavy cream; if it is too soft, add a bit more confectioner's sugar.
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Use frosting immediately. Store remaining frosting in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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Tips & Warnings
To make chocolate frosting, add 2/3-cup cocoa powder and replace the vanilla extract with chocolate extract. The addition of the cocoa powder may require you to add a bit more heavy cream.
Replace the vanilla extract with other flavored extracts if desired. Suggestions: Strawberry, almond, lemon or orange.
Discard unused frosting if it develops mold or begins to crack or separate.
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I wish your TV ad would quit telling people your stomach dosen't know the difference between corn sugar and real sugar. If you have an intollerence to corn in any form your stomach deffinetly knows the difference.
