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Close-up view of smooth royal and flood icing on a light grey ceramic plate.

How to Make Royal Iicing and Flood Icing

This recipe guides you through making versatile royal and flood icing perfect for decorating cookies and cakes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into a greased dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Let cool before decorating with icing.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender crumb.