Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing

by | Apr 6, 2022 | Cake, Dessert

Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing 1 cup solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract½ teaspoon clear almond extract4 cups confectioners’ sugar (approximately 1 lb. sifted)2 tablespoons milk or water1 tablespoon meringue powder In a large...

Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder

by | Apr 6, 2022 | Dessert

Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder 4 cups about 1 lb. powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)5-6 tablespoons warm water3 tablespoons meringue powder Beat all ingredients together until icing forms peaks. Beat for about 7-10 minutes at low speed with a...

Cheese Danishes

by | Apr 6, 2022 | Breads, Dessert, Yeast Bread

Cheese Danish From NYTBy Samantha Seneviratne 8 oz cream cheese1-1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (divided)1 large egg yolkpinch salt½ tsp pure vanilla extract1 batch Danish Dough1 large egg (lightly beaten)2 tbsp milk In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese,...

Small Batch Roll Out Sugar Cookies

by | Dec 20, 2021 | Cookies, Dessert

Small Batch One Dozen Cut-Out Sugar Cookies 3/4 cup flour (plus extra for rolling)1/2 teaspoon baking powderpinch of salt1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)1/4 cup sugar1 egg yolk1/2 teaspoon vanilla? teaspoon almond extractFor the icing:11/2 cups powdered sugar3-5...

Sponge Cake

by | Jun 7, 2021 | Cake, Dessert

Sponge Cake from New York Times Cooking ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil (plus more for greasing if baking in a jelly roll pan)4 large eggs (separated, at room temperature)½ cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon cream of tartar⅔ cup cake flour2 teaspoons...