This vanilla-flavored cake icing recipe uses gelatin to thicken the mixture of heavy whipping cream and confectioners’ sugar.
Original recipe makes 2 cups
Ingredients
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
4 teaspoons cold water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon clear imitation vanilla extract
Directions
- Mix gelatin and cold water in a small saucepan, and let the mixture stand until gelatin thickens. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool; do not let set.
- Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until slightly thickened. Continue beating slowly, while gradually adding the gelatin. Whip at high speed until stiff.
Nutrition
Calories: 96 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 33 mg
Fat: 8.8 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Sodium: 11 mg
