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the mixer running, slowly add the sifted
confectioners’ sugar to the bowl and mix until
incorporated, about 2 minutes. Scrape the
entire bowl well. Add vanilla extract. Mix on
Speed 5 until incorporated.
Refrigerate to set, at least 30 minutes.
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 157 (43% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 1g
• fat 8g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 23mg • sod. 46mg
• calc. 14mg • fibre 0g
Dairy-Free Vanilla Frosting
This frosting pairs very well with the Gluten-Free
Golden Cupcakes (page 33).
Makes about 2 cups
1 cup non-hydrogenated vegetable
shortening
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Put the shortening into the Cuisinart
®
mixing
bowl. Attach the chef’s whisk and begin
whisking on Speed 2, increasing up to Speed 5
to cream and make smooth, about 30
seconds.
Scrape the entire bowl and then add the sugar.
Start the mixer on Speed 2 and then slowly
increase speed to 5 to incorporate the sugar.
Scrape the bowl again and then add the vanilla
extract and salt. Mix again, increasing up to
speed 10 until smooth and fluffy, about 30
seconds.
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 182 (61% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro. 0g
• fat 13g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 0mg • sod. 33mg
• calc. 36mg • fibre 0g
Royal Icing
This icing is great for decorating sugar cookies or
cakes. You can add food colouring to colour it or
extracts to flavour it.
Makes 1½ cups
4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 large egg white, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Put the sugar into the Cuisinart
®
mixing bowl.
Attach the chef’s whisk and mix on Speed 3
and, with the mixer running, slowly add in the
egg white until fully incorporated, about 1
minute.
While the mixer is still running, add the milk
and lemon juice and mix until fully
incorporated. Scrape the entire bowl as
necessary.
Continue mixing until soft peaks form, about
2 minutes. Use immediately or cover the bowl
with a damp cloth so the icing does not
harden. If using colouring or a flavouring
extract for the icing, add it with the milk and
lemon juice.
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 163 (1% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 0g
• fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 6mg
• calc. 3mg • fibre 0g
Chocolate Glaze/Ganache
Use to frost or fill your favourite cakes.
Makes about 1 cup
180g chocolate (may use bittersweet or
semisweet), chopped
¾ cup thickened cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into
2cm pieces
Put the chopped chocolate in the Cuisinart
®
mixing bowl.
Put the heavy cream into a small saucepan
and bring to just a simmer. Pour hot cream
over chocolate. Allow to sit for 1 minute to
cool slightly.
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