At a glance
You'll whisk egg whites and gradually beat in sifted sugar to create a glossy, snow-white icing that holds its shape perfectly for piping crisp decorative lines. The key trick is adding the sugar slowly and scraping the bowl as you go, which keeps the icing beautifully fluffy while you customize the flavor with extracts or food coloring.
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Separate the egg whites and sift the sugar
Your mixing bowl should be perfectly clean and completely grease-free. First, separate the egg whites from the yolks – keep in mind that egg whites whip up better when they're at room temperature. While the whites come up to temperature, sift the icing sugar.
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Whisk the egg whites to a light foam
Get your stand mixer bowl or a large mixing bowl ready. Start whisking the egg whites on medium-low speed until they're just lightly foamy.
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Gradually beat in the sugar
Now lower the mixer speed to its minimum and slowly add the icing sugar, a little at a time. Keep in mind that if sugar sticks to the sides of the bowl, it's worth stopping the mixer and scraping it down with a spatula. You'll see the icing gradually turn paler and grow in volume.
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