Basic Vanilla Glaze
Transform your baked goods with this quick and easy Basic Vanilla Glaze, a silky-smooth icing that adds a touch of sweet elegance to any dessert. Made with just four simple ingredients—powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a splash of milk or cream, and a pinch of salt—this versatile glaze comes together in just 5 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute treats. Whether you're drizzling it over fluffy donuts, spreading it atop warm cinnamon rolls, or letting it cascade down a bundt cake, this glaze offers the perfect balance of sweetness and rich vanilla flavor. Customize its consistency to suit your needs, from thin and pourable to luxuriously thick. With its minimal effort and maximum taste, this basic vanilla glaze recipe is a must-have in your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk (or cream)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk to the powdered sugar.
Use a whisk or a fork to combine the ingredients until smooth and no lumps remain.
Gradually add the remaining milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved. The glaze should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable.
Mix in a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
Taste and adjust, adding more vanilla extract for a stronger flavor if desired.
Use immediately by drizzling or spreading the glaze over your baked goods. Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes if a firmer finish is preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 155 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 57 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
