Not really sure what it is but I saw Toba's name and quickly saved it!! Is this what they use when they swirl the top of the cupcakes and it's nice and smooth and shiny or is that something else?? We're off to church soon but will check back soon! Thanks.
Sue
Glace is a really popular cake icing in Europe and Austrailia. It's basically "bundt cake" icing. Its shiny and crusts up, but it's still soft and silky. It's best on dense, richer cakes. It doesn't work as well on lighter chiffon style cakes. You run the risk of the glace soaking into the cake and sogging it up.
(from one of my import cake decor/cookbooks)
GLACE ICING
185g (6oz) sifted icing sugar
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
4-8 teaspoons milk or water
Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and stir in the butter and milk to make a thick paste. Colour the icing at this stage as desired. Warm slightly in a microwave or by standing the bowl in a pan of hot water until thick and pourable. Pour immediately while warm to prevent crusting. Makes enough to cover one 9in round cake.
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