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high humidity icing

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Loretta Walton
Washington , DC

This recipe is fantastic during those dog days of summer. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

(1 rating)
prep time 10 Min

Ingredients For high humidity icing

  • 1/2 c
    solid vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 c
    (1 stick) butter softened
  • 1 tsp
    clear vanilla extract
  • 4 c
    confectioners' sugar sifted
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch

How To Make high humidity icing

  • 1
    In large bowl beat shortening and butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well at medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar mixture has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.
  • 2
    In small bowl combine milk with cornstarch, stir until cornstarch is dissolve. Add to icing mixture beat at medium speed until lightly and fluffy. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth. Makes 3 cups

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