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Nutrition Facts
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Calories% Daily Values
  • Energy 2208 kcal 110 %
  • Fat 15 g 24 %
  • Saturated 10 g 49 %
  • Carbs 512 g 171 %
  • Fiber 0 g 0 %
  • Protein 9 g 18 %
  • Cholesterol 48 mg 16 %
  • Sodium 916 mg 38 %
  • Calcium 39 mg 4 %
  • Magnesium 12 mg 3 %
  • Potassium 299 mg 6 %
  • Iron 0 mg 3 %
  • Zinc 0 mg 2 %
  • Phosphorus 36 mg 5 %
  • Vitamin A 175 µg 19 %
  • Vitamin C 0 mg 0 %
  • Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 1 %
  • Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 38 %
  • Niacin (B3) 0 mg 1 %
  • Vitamin B6 0 mg 2 %
  • Folate equivalent (total) 5 µg 1 %
  • Vitamin B12 0 µg 5 %
  • Vitamin D 1 µg 5 %
  • Vitamin E 0 mg 3 %
  • Vitamin K 1 µg 1 %

Perfect Royal Icing Recipe

Ingredients

  • 18 ounces organic powdered sugar (4 1/2 cups; 510g), divided, plus more if needed (see note)
  • 2 1/2 ounces egg whites (1/4 cup; 70g), from 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) silver rum or water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7ml) vanilla extract (see note)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 ounces heavy cream (3 tablespoons; 40g), plus more if needed (optional; for thinning royal icing, if desired)
  • Gel paste food coloring, optional

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