ROYAL ICING FOR FRUITCAKE

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Use this simple icing to frost Moist and Boozy Fruitcake with Rum and Port from food writer Melissa Clark's "In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite" cookbook.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for two 9-inch fruitcakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large egg whites
1 teaspoon lemon juice or water
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Food coloring in desired colors (optional)
Almond extract (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites and lemon juice until frothy. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in food coloring or almond extract, if desired. Use immediately.

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