Water Icing
Transform your baked goods with this quick and easy Water Icing recipe, a versatile glaze that brings a touch of sweetness and sheen to everything from cookies to cakes. Made with just two basic pantry staples—powdered sugar and water—this icing comes together in just 5 minutes, making it a perfect last-minute addition to your desserts. Customize the flavor with an optional hint of vanilla extract for an extra layer of warmth and aroma. Whether drizzled over a bundt cake, spread on sugar cookies, or piped onto cinnamon buns, this glossy icing sets beautifully in minutes, adding both flavor and visual appeal. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this crowd-pleasing glaze is as elegant as it is effortless.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Sift the powdered sugar into a medium-sized mixing bowl to remove any lumps.
Start by adding 2 tablespoons of water to the powdered sugar.
Whisk the mixture together until smooth and well combined. The consistency should be thick but flow easily when poured.
If desired, stir in 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract for added flavor.
If the icing is too thick, add more water in small increments (1/2 teaspoon at a time) until you reach the desired consistency.
Use immediately by drizzling or spreading the icing onto your cooled baked goods.
Allow the icing to set for 10-15 minutes before serving or decorating further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.2 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 7 mg | 0% | |
*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.
