Color Flow Icing

Submitted by CarlyM

"Used to make a icing copy of any picture, pattern or orignial design. This icing has a flowing texture, yet dries hard, making it perfect for creating icing plaques of your chosen design to place on your cake. Your decorations should have a slight "pillow" design when dry."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 3/4 cup

ingredients

• 1 lb sifted pure cane confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons color powder
• 1⁄4 cup water, plus
• 1 teaspoon water

directions

1. Make sure all utensils are grease-free.
2. Using an electric mixer, blend all ingredients on low speed* for 7 minutes. Color flow icing "crusts" quickly so keep it covered with a damp cloth while using. Stir in desired icing colors**.
3. *If using a hand mixer, you may have to use a higher speed.
4. **Wilton icing Colors work best and do not affect icing consistency.