4.0 from 216 votes
Powdered Sugar Icing Recipe
Easy, 3-ingredient icing recipe that can be used for cookies, cakes, tea cakes or cupcakes. Use as a powdered sugar glaze.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 479 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk until smooth.
- Use immediately before the icing starts to stiffen. To thin, whisk vigorously.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- If icing hardens, whisk well, heat for 10-15 seconds in the microwave or add a small dab of milk to loosen.
- For vegan and dairy-free alternatives, use oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk.
Nutrition Information
Calories
479kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
121g
(40%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Sugar
118g
(236%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 121g | 40% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 118g | 236% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.