White Icing

This icing is perfect for icing cakes, cupcakes, etc.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 2 9" cakes

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract or 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4  cups icing sugar
•  water

Directions

1. Beat shortening until soft.
2. Beat in flavouring, and a few teaspoons water.
3. Slowly add in icing sugar.
4. Add more water, depending on desired consistency. Colour however you like!
5. Icing can be stored either in the refrigerator for a few weeks, or in the freezer for quite a few months! Enjoy!