How Do You Make A Basic Cake Glaze?
Here’s an easy basic glaze for a tube cake, bundt cake, or coffee cake. Difficulty: EasyTime Required: 10 minutes Here’s How: • Melt 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of butter in a saucepan or microwave. • Sift 2 cups of powdered sugar into a medium size bowl. • Add the melted butter to the powdered sugar. • Add 2 tablespoons of milk. • If desired, add 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla for flavor. • Beat until smooth and creamy, adding a little more milk if necessary. • Drizzle over a cooled cake. Tips: • For a richer and creamier glaze, use heavy cream in place of the milk. • Substitute citrus juice for the milk and add a little grated zest for a citrus glaze.
