Silky Smooth White Icing

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• KORELEA
  
  
  
  

  11 of 33 people found this review helpful
  I was surprised to see this on this site - "The World's Largest Healthy Recipe Website." It's high in fat and sugar and has no nutritional value. - 3/20/12
  
  
• CRAFTYC
  
  
  
  

  11 of 11 people found this review helpful
  Pretty much what I've always made as buttercream. Use salted butter, however (tastes that much better!) and we always used milk instead of water. You can also add cocoa powder for chocolate frosting. - 5/3/11
  
  
• BMA1987
  
  
  
  

  9 of 9 people found this review helpful
  This is my recipe too!! But if the butter is soft a spatula or spoon is the only tool needed to make a smooth frosting.No expensive equipment needed. Mine is always very smooth and luscious. I've never had a complaint. - 3/20/12
  
  
• SPARKFRAN514
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I have used for years the part I thought was great was using the food processor to make the frosting it keeps you from sampling while you make it. but using your mixer works the same way even works with hand held mixer just need to get the sugar and butter mixed well . - 3/20/12
  
  
• SABLENESS
  
  
  
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Same here; I also use milk instead of water. Unsweetened almond milk works really well too. - 3/20/12
  
  
• BUTTERFLYNVM
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I have used this recipe for 40 years. It is good icing for decorating except on hot summer days in Texas when the butter makes it lose its consistancy. The butter also makes it candle light in color. I switch to Crisco during hot summer days and when the icing has to be absolutely white. - 3/20/12
  
  
• FRANNIEDID
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This is the icing I learned to make as a child when cake mixes were not very good and icing did not come in a can! (or at least I did not see it that way). It does make a wonderful icing. - 4/25/11
  
  
• PATDECOSTE
  
  
  Bad
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I'm surprised-this is not a healthy icing-loaded with sugar and fat. I use an icing with just eggwhites, boiled water and less then a cup of sugar with a little valilla and almond flavoring. It's spectacular. I would be happy to share the recipe... - 3/21/12
  
  
• SCOTTANDMIN
  
  
  
  

  2 of 6 people found this review helpful
  Shoot. I thought this would be a new recipe for low cal and still yummy frosting. This is the same frosting the world has been making for years and years. Disappointed. - 3/20/12
  
  
• STARDUSTD
  
  
  Bad
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I've always followed this recipe using milk to thin the icing. When I tried making it with water, it tasted on par, but it would not crust. Big pain for stacking iced cookies—I had to freeze them all in a single layer before storing them. Won't ever use water again. - 4/27/12
  
  
• CD12008251
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I don't own a food processor, but I have used this recipe many many times. I use a hand mixer, and just mix it, & mix it, and it comes out perfect everytime. Love this recipe, so easy and so very smooth. Tasty!!! - 3/22/12
  
  
• FLOWERDALEJEWEL
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Here's a tip KORELEA don't eat it!!!! - 3/21/12
  
  
• HASTL2000
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is a great recipe, have used it for years. Only since I have been watching my weight I use "I can't Believe it's not butter" or sometimes that "even balance" margarine. Also I want to look into using "Land-o-Lakes" margarine even though I haven't yet. - 3/20/12
  
  
• EXERCISEPEEP
  
  
  Bad
  

  1 of 6 people found this review helpful
  Many people don't have food processors. How about including a variation of the recipe that can be made with tools that exist in most kitchens so that everyone can enjoy this? - 3/20/12
  
  
• BICKEY11
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is my goto recipe for frosted christmas cookies too...except, i use 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 shortening...awful, i know - 4/25/11
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Great idea - 7/25/21
  
  
• JUNETTA2002
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So good - 4/17/21
  
  
• JANIEWWJD
  
  
  
  
  So good!!! - 10/2/20
  
  
• MUSICNUT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So tasty! - 7/18/20
  
  
• HOLLYM48
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this silky smooth white icing recipe! Incredible! - 4/6/19
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 4/6/19
  
  
• KATHYJO56
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Tastes like what my Mom use to make - 1/28/19
  
  
• ALEXTHEHUN
  
  
  
  
  Easy and pretty icing. Use sparingly. - 1/4/19
  
  
• JOHNMARTINMILES
  
  
  
  
  Ex-cel-ent! - 6/26/18
  
  
• SRIVERS1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I fixed these for a friends baby's shower. Everyone loved them!! - 4/2/18
  
  
• BARCELONAME
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 1/11/18
  
  
• MOMMACASSEY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I love the thought of using a food processor to make icing--Now to find the one little piece that will make my food processor work... My daughter LOVES cupcakes so I often make different batches/flavors/colors of this and cream cheese icing. If you're having a treat, REAL icing is the way to go. - 1/29/13
  
  
• SCHMIDTANN00
  
  
  
  
  This is great - as a cake decorator for 8 years - however I agree it takes shortening in hot weather to stay on the cake. you can add some Cream Bouquet flavoring that you get from the cake decorating store too. But if you want a Diet Icing Walmart sells one by Pillsbury, I love it. - 10/21/12
  
  
• AUSSIEFLOSS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Perfect! - 9/15/12
  
  
• DAWNLWILLIAMS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  What a fabulous, overall icing! This was super easy to make. You couldn't ask for a more versatle icing: the flavoring options are endless & it works just as well for icing a cake as it does for decorating. So much better and easier than any store-bought. - 4/9/12
  
  
• MAZACK
  
  
  
  
  I haven't made icing in a long time but this is basically how I made it and used a hand mixer. This is for a rare treat. - 3/20/12
  
  
• TUBLADY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Same one I have used for ages.
  And for those who are complaining about sugar, calories. You can still experience some regular real food and eat healthy, just use moderation. I do and have lost 200 lbs and maintaining.
  I eat a cupcake now and then. - 3/20/12
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is very similar to a recipe that I already use and I love it. - 3/20/12
  
  
• GCSEATTLE
  
  
  
  
  I have tried different versions of ready made icing choosing the "whipped frosting version being prefered the heavier frostings. This recipes sound easy to make and I plan to give it try during my next cake or cupcake baking session. - 3/20/12
  
  
• PAT262
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great recipe ... thanks! Our family is more into cupcakes for birthdays than a cake. It's easier for little the ones to handle and it also limits serving size for those of us who can't do it on our own. - 3/20/12
  
  
• CD7363165
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I have used this recipe since I started baking so long ago! It is the best and now my son uses it too. - 3/20/12
  
  
• AWELLS60
  
  
  
  
  My recipe was about the same but used the shortening /water in summer to melting. Good idea - use the almond or coconut milk and maybe coconut oil in the winter- granddaughter is taking up decorating now, we skipped a generation, and will pass this on to her. I am legally blind now, so can't do it - 3/20/12
  
  
• JACKIWARD9
  
  
  
  
  THIS SOUNDS GREAT. I SHALL TRY IT THIS WEEKEND - 3/20/12
  
  
• KBRAY61
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Since you are using butter, does it need to be stored in the frig? - 3/20/12
  
  
• SANDYCHIEFLAND
  
  
  
  
  This is great! Its easy and you can flavor it with almost anything.Won't be buying frosting.EVER - 3/20/12
  
  
• RDORING
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  looks yummy!!! Will use next time I bake a cake or cupcakes! But if I wanted to use cocoa powder for a chocolate icing, how much would/should I use??? - 3/20/12
  
  
• GMAGEE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Great icing, but not everyone can eat butter even though they LOVE it! Some of us HAVE to use margarine or pay the gastrointestinal consequences. - 3/20/12
  
  
• KYSILKE2
  
  
  Good
  
  it doesn't seem very calorie conscious...:( - 3/20/12
  
  
• JOYFULSPIRIT920
  
  
  
  
  Yum! I love powdered sugar icing. Can't wait to make this. :) - 3/20/12
  
  
• SWEESIN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Made thiswith cocoa,wowwy! - 3/20/12
  
  
• CD7023171
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  My icing sugar, butter and vanilla... is better.. but I stopped baking since I started dieting. - 3/20/12
  
  
• LEANJEAN6
  
  
  Very Good
  
  very good--easy-- - 3/20/12
  
  
• SBRANSTNER
  
  
  Good
  
  We will try this next time. As for using salted butter, I was always told that the freshest, best cream is used in the unsalted butter and that is why chefs of all kinds use it. That is all I will buy. No salted butter in my house! - 3/20/12
  
  
• CFMOSS
  
  
  
  
  our house is full of icing snobs - this looks like a great solid recipe AND the food processor is like: why didn't I think of that. - 3/20/12
  
  
• KAYYVAUGHN
  
  
  
  
  save - 3/20/12
  
  
• SHANNJ77
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious and so easy to make! - 2/5/12
  
  
• SISSYFEB48
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I grew up in a bkaery, and to food processor is new to me. Works great! - 12/12/11
  
  
• VICD25
  
  
  Very Good
  
  amen Sister! What a waste when you purchase a beautiful cake only to find that whipped topping for icing. Blech! I learned something new about icings today. . . use the food processor. - 7/1/11
  
  
• CD3409143
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I am certain this is identical to MY MOM'S recipe. - 4/30/11
  
  
• LADYFOLDER
  
  
  
  
  This is basically the recipe I've used since I was about 12. A nice touch is to use orange juice instead of water. No additional flavoring is necessary. - 4/28/11
  
  
• M7WTS22
  
  
  
  
  yum - 4/26/11
  
  
• BENDER7
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Great for an occasional treat! - 4/26/11
  
  
• SUGARSMOM2
  
  
  
  
  this is the very best . top of the go to receipes to frost anythng that needs to be frosted . - 4/26/11
  
  
• SHOPNMOM
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  If you want to make chocolate frosting, how much cocoa would you use? - 4/26/11
  
  
• WINEDINETRAVEL
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is the only icing I've ever made - the only way my mother ever made it. I might suggest adding the flavoring before the water, as vanilla or any other liquid flavoring would change the consistency after you had it just right. - 4/26/11
  
  
• KIMMERS051969
  
  
  Very Good
  
  My Mom does weddings, and consequently does cakes and has for as long as I can remember. I'm a frosting snob too. Anything other than the real thing just isn't worth taxing my tastebuds over! Recipe looks like a good one but I'd use heavy whipping cream in place of the water to make it better! :-) - 4/25/11
  
  
• CD9005788
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My mom made this when I was a kid and I can't stand anything but the real thing when it comes to my icing! This will spoil you for everything else but is so rich you won't overindulge either! - 4/25/11
  
  
• HONEYBEEBUZ
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Ok like it was said ... only eat this once in a while.. I never use store bought frosting.. trans fats and well so much eaiser tomake this kind really for the taste. Learn to make this asa young wife, and it is the only kind I use... except on occasions I will use whipped cream frosting. - 4/25/11
  
  
• EARLYBIRDM
  
  
  
  
  This is how my mother used to make icing - but without the food processor. Since I recently treated myself to a nice food processor, I will try this the next time I make icing. I'm with Chef Meg on this one - I like the *real* thing. I just don't eat this type of thing as often as I used to. - 4/25/11