Sweet, buttery flavor. Tastes the best and looks beautiful for most decorating. Icing cakes smooth, borders, writing. Most decorations including roses, drop flowers, sweet peas and figure piping. Yields all colors.
Most colors deepen upon setting.
Let icing set 2-3 hours for deep color. Some colors may fade sitting in bright light. Icing can be refrigerated in airtight container for 2 weeks. If perishable filling, assemble cake right before serving. Icing hardens if chilled too long.