Royal Icing Recipe with Egg Whites 💕 & Without Meringue Powder 💕 Cakes with Lorelie

In this video you will learn how to make a royal icing recipe with egg whites. No need for expensive meringue powder. It's very easy to make. It take about 10 minutes and you can store your fabulous icing in an air tight container for days. Keep it covered with a damp cloth while working with it. It does dry very quickly. you can make icing Roses and other flowers, drop strings, and fancy scroll work. I'll be sharing a video with royal icing decorations next week. Stay tuned. Recipe at the website www.wedding-ca...
Ingredients
3 egg whites
1 pound confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
A squeeze of lemon juice
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[@CakesWithLorelie]

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[@karennetherland2327]

Perfect timing! I needed to make royal icing to make flowers for my chocolate teacups and needed a recipe. I am giving my daughter in law an Alice in Wonderland Surprise party for her 35th birthday. She asked me 3 years ago and I really think she forgot about it. Boy, will she be surprised. Thank you!

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Awesome Karen. It's not hard to make, Just needs to be kept moist while working with it. Can't wait to hear all about it this cake. Sounds amazing!

[@SanDaz-n2n]

Is it necessary to use cream of tartar. It's very ecpensive here. Apprecited your tutorial.

[@DancewithLorelie]

Ive done it without and it's fine.. Its Lorelie from my pther channel

[@briecruz7784]

Thank you so much for this recipe I didn’t have meringue and I needed to make royal acing! I had questions but I read all the comments and pretty much answered them all.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

That's great to hear xo 🎄💕💃

[@CakesWithLorelie]

That's great to hear xo 🎄💕💃

[@vanjawickins618]

You’re amazing! Thank for sharing with so much love that I can feel it from here.❣️💥

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Thank you so much Vanja !!! Happy New Year!

[@catheyharris6039]

Simple and short ❤❤❤❤

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes exactly. Thank you xo

[@joy707joy]

Hi. In planning to make googly eyes using royal icing. Once hardened, how long can I keep the edible googly eyes then? Im pasteurizing my eggs as well. Thanks

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi Joy, You can keep them in an airtight contanier for months. Sounds fun! Happy Halloween!

[@roselinemustapha9098]

Nice job ,but what can it be use for ,what I mean is ,does it goes for piping , or making flowers or is it only for cake covering ?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi Rose. You can use royal icing for piping ( it dries hard ) Pipng flowers ahead. They dry and then you can store them for months in an airtight container. Use ot for detailing coolies. YOu can also thin it and use it for runouts. You know the cookies that have the hardened and smooth icing on top. There is so much you can do with it, I haver a video on this channel of making Royal icing flowers for a wedding cake.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWm1mnWLiK-jfbs Here is a video making the flowers and decorating a wedding cake with them

[@bernadettegwendiaz2562]

Can I use this recipe for royal icing transfer toppers? Thank you so much for the generosity of sharing this recipe.🥰

[@DancewithLorelie]

Yes you can. They are delicate so if possile make back up pieces.I made swans once for a topper and have made transfer letters. The letters are very pretty. The Swans were too but a lot ofo work. I've made many snowflakes with the royal too. You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by. Hope my channel helps you on your cake journey!

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi Bernadette. I was on my dance channel when I replied. Sometimes I forget whuich channel im on. But that was me ok? Do you like to dance ? LOL

[@bernadettegwendiaz2562]

So grateful for your response. I too love dancing. 🥰🥰🤩

[@pinkskitchen]

Looks perfect my friend. TFS. Stay connected 😊

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Thank you

[@jennifervanderberg8664]

thank you for the awesome video. do I store this icing in the fridge and how long can I store it for.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes tightly covered and if you want to keep it fresh longer add a moist paper towel to the container. YOu can re whip it . I wold say for a few weeks as long as refrigerated. Check it ocassionally to make sure it stays moist.

[@bettyshereni6788]

I would want to try it thanks

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Great Betty! Thanks for watching and also for letting me know :-)

[@PinayMarriedinSaudi]

Hi 👋 are the egg white should be pasteurized or can I used a normal eggs ? (Non pasteurized) thanks for the attention 💕

[@CakesWithLorelie]

I use fresh eggs. Just make sure to buy fresh and keep them refrigerated until ready to use them.

[@MarivicManzano-d1n]

Hello! I was wondering if i can use vanilla extract instead of lemon😊

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes you can. The lemon is optional. I would wait until close to the end to add the vanilla extract.

[@annyloya2440]

Hi, very quick and easy recipe. I would like to know can pasteurize eggs at home to use in this recipe just to be on the safe side.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

hi thanks. i have no idea lol i’m sure that could be googled. now i’m curious. you can use pasteurized egg whites from the grocery.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

it’s on wiki . it’s a process. the sugar snd lemon work well to prevent issues.

[@lillylavecchia5794]

How do you make it thinner for vanilla slice

[@ghadathaher]

I made your recipe again and again.. I cant say that you make me love the kitchen.😍.. Dear i have a question.. I sifted the sugar and the lemon juice.. But the icing stuck when I'm using wilton tip 1 is the problem from fresh egg whites?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Thanks. So happy to hear that. The 1 is very tiny. Sometimes a speck of powdered sugar can get stuck or even the royal icing starts to harden. Use a pin to open is back up or run the tip under warm water for a few minutes to dissolve the icing a bit. .

[@derail6969]

Thank you for sharing I enjoyed the tutorial.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi Shawn and Derail Thank you . So glad you enjoyed it. I decided to post a new version of the Royal icing recipe as I posted one way back in the olden days and it was pretty awful. Low def and me talking really softly without a microphone. Pretty funny when I look back at those oldies.

[@che33366]

Life saverrrr. I can't find any meringue powder everywhere. I only need 3 tbsps of it and all they sell are those big Wilton cans which I find expensive. Thank you 😊

[@CakesWithLorelie]

You're welcome. It's so easy tomake using fresh egg whites and much less expensive i believe. Glad I could help.

[@chenglanguido3592]

Does it harden after a while? I need to paint gold after.. 🙏 thank u

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes it does harden and yes you can paint it with gold . That will be beautiful

[@jenm6476]

Will this work for transfers? How long does it take to dry? Thank you.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

I've used the royal icing for lettering. Do you mean piping onto waxed paper, drying and then placing the dried piece on the cake? If so yes. The thicker the piece the longer it takes to dry. Thin pieces like lettering, I would say give them at least a few hours? Its been a while for me making them.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

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[@CakesWithLorelie]

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[@pinaybaking2433]

Hi am from the Philippines can I used this for painting on fondant cakes? Thank you 💖

[@CakesWithLorelie]

yes you can. it will dry pretty quickly. just keep that in mind. good luck 🍀

[@ivytai9635]

Can I use white vinegar to substitute for lemon juice?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

I woud use water to replace the lemon juice. Vinegar wouldn't taste so good.

[@ivytai9635]

Can I use liquid egg whites instead of fresh egg whites?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@@ivytai9635 yes you can

[@ivytai9635]

Thank you.

[@amandamorales3214]

How can i pasturize the eggs white and after pasteurizing can inuse them in royal.icing?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

You can buy pasteurized egg whites. I have not pasteurized eggs before. and YES you can use them in the royal icing recipe.

[@Jr-jo5iv]

So do I use this to flood with or do I use this to outline with?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Both depending on how liquid it is. You can add small amounts of water or lemon juice to thin and powdered sugar to thicken.

[@ignatiaevelyn1253]

Hello i wanna ask you about the royal icing.. can we use this for the cookie decoration? And if we can, do we need to bake it after decorating? Cause it is not cooked for the royal icing. And im still a beginner, thank you 🙏🏻

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi Yes YOu can use it for cookie decoration. No need to bake it. Use fresh egg whites or pasteurized ones from the grocery also will work if you;re concerned.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIGXlmyZlrh4oJIsi=O-6AH8yN3cdwft1_&t=69 Here is a link to an older video I made. It shows how to use the royal icing to ake a beautful decoration.

[@ignatiaevelyn1253]

@@CakesWithLorelie Thank you so much for sharing 😊🙏🏻

[@kennethjoyceledsey1255]

Can i use this for decorating a cookie?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

yes. you can outline and fill with it. a few drops of lemon juice or water will thin it and the addition of powdered sugar will thicken it depending on what you want to use it for

[@chowthetabs]

And does this icing dry hard to the point where it can be bagged? And I've also heard this type of icing for flowers needs to be baked?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes the flowers and decorations that you create with this dry hard and can be bagged, They are delicate though. You may want to place them in boxes with some cushioning and then wrap in plastic or in bags etc. They dont need baking. I believe they are speaking about baking meringue into cookies. Which yes you can do that too. I do that when making meringue mushrooms. I do have that here on the channel. Let me come back and give you a link to that. Thank you xo Merry Christmas.

[@rubykhan2109]

Do I have to use lemon juice? Will it not make it tangy?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi No you don't have to use Lemon juice. you can use a bit of water if needed to thin it to the consistency that you want.

[@susansebring-mojica4735]

Do you make the icing as you did and then you can separate and add food gel? What is the best way to make different colors of royal icing?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes make it and then separate out small amounts to color. YOu can use gel, paste or the liquid ones. Just know that it will thin it a bit if you use the liquid. In which case you can add a little powdered sugar to thicken it back again,

[@nicolereyes7514]

Can I use that in making hard candy flowers use in decorating cakes?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes. It will harden in a day or two. Its a great way to make ahead decorations.

[@nicolereyes7514]

Thank you very much🙂

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@@nicolereyes7514 You're very welcome!

[@mikelewis34]

Will this recipe work to decorate Christmas cookies with? It will harden on the surface just like royal icing with meringue powder?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes it does the exact same thing that the meringue powder royal icing does. Great question.

[@aaliyarithu1608]

With out cream of tartar will it come perfect?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

yes. I've made this so many times without the cream of Tartar.

[@Malissa7]

How do I thin it out if too thick. With lemon juice or water?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes either one wuill work. I prefer lemon juice as it tastes better and it is said that Lemon juice makes it stronger for drop strings etc.

[@Malissa7]

@@CakesWithLorelie Thank you for replying. I make some earlier today and tried water. The next time I will definitely try lemon juice.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@@Malissa7 Great! Thanks for watching my videos. I'm glad they're helpful to you. I'm happy to reply.

[@chowthetabs]

What is the lemon juice for?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Adds strength to the icing as well as flavor But yu can also use water if yu dont have a lemon in the house when making it. The icing can be thickened with more powdered sugar and or thinned with liquid. A few drops at a time to the correct consistency.

[@chowthetabs]

@@CakesWithLorelie Thankyou!

[@marasparks2872]

Can I use the eggs as soon I as I took them out of the fridge or should they be "old" like 1 day ,at least, out of the fridge ?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

It's usually best to get your eggs to room temp. Here is what I do if the eggs are cold and I want to use them right away in a recipe. I simply put them in a bowl of very warm water for about 5 minutes. Great question.

[@marasparks2872]

@@CakesWithLorelie thank you so much!♥️Im gonna try your recipe because I can't find meringue powder where I live..only online so I will use this method ☺️

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@@marasparks2872 Great! Glad it helps. It's the only one I ever use. S per easy to make too.

[@xrailfans]

Hi Lorelie, thanks for sharing. Could u please to advice, 3 egg whites equal with how much grams?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

thewholeportion.com/how-many-grams-are-in-one-egg-white/ This may help. Thanks

[@xrailfans]

@@CakesWithLorelie thank you Lorelie 💓

[@julissajackson1055]

Is this good for piping roses and flowers

[@CakesWithLorelie]

yes you can make all kinds of flowers with this. Just as you would with buttercream. They dry hard and you can store them in an airtight container for a long time.

[@julissajackson1055]

@@CakesWithLorelie thank you so much, can't wait to try it, i love your videos

[@livingbreadbaker]

Is the lemon juice for chemistry, flavor, or extra food safety?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

adds a nice flavor and a little extra food safety. however sugar also acts as a preservative.

[@livingbreadbaker]

@@CakesWithLorelie thank you!

[@aimsanimations2905]

Hi! Quick question: I don’t have a stand up mixer, but I do have a hand mixer. Would that work? Thanks!

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes that would work just fine.

[@aimsanimations2905]

@@CakesWithLorelie ok! Thank you!

[@angelamallery6501]

Should I add vanilla or almond extract flavoring to it, or does it taste good like this?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

It has a nice Lemon flavor if you use lemon juice. If not you can add a touch of extract.

[@marlenmegerdichian]

Hi, is it normal to feel sugar pieces in mouth, in royal icing?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Once the royal icing hardens than yes. But the soft royal should not have sugar crystals in it. That would make it impossible to pipe.

[@SartikaSy]

Halo, can i use this recipe to make candy dots?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

I would say YES to that. 💕

[@rehanabegum3901]

Hi How many days we can store this cream

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi Rehana, You can store it in an airtight container for a week . I like to put a pice of damp paper towel to make sure to keep oit moist. You will need to stir it begfore using. You may have to add more icing sugar (powdered sugar) to thicken it a bit or lemon juice to thin it. Depends on what you are using it for.

[@rehanabegum3901]

@@CakesWithLorelie okay Thank you for reply ☺️

[@momiguldurrani106]

Amazing ❤️.if we store this icing in freezer, will it be possible to make flower from same icing again? And please how long can we store it? TIA

[@CakesWithLorelie]

I don't believe I have ever frozen this icing before. It will keep for weeks in the refrigerator. It may separate and you may have to re mix it before using it. You can always add a touch of powdered sugar or lemon juice/water drops to get it to the consistency that yo want.

[@momiguldurrani106]

@@CakesWithLorelie thanks once again, I m definitely going to try your recipe, and will give you feedback very soon.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@@momiguldurrani106 Great I can't wait to hear how it goes.

[@vaishnavimahesh8814]

How to dry royal icing flowers and how many days we can use that flowers?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

The flowers are air dried. Usually within a day or two.

[@julie.k1543]

can u make it without a mixer? like by hand mixing?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes you can I suppose. It would be a lot of work.

[@julie.k1543]

@@CakesWithLorelie oh okay thank you :D

[@chayawijy8170]

Great recipe as always.👍 how long you think it can be stored in the fridge?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

1-2 days and also put a piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the icing before storing as well. I should have shown that in the video. Thanks G Wij

[@provanowrin4423]

Is it the stiff pick one ?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi Prova. Not sure what you mean by the stiff pick one. It does get stiff very quickly. Or I should say it hardens fairly quickly. I use this to make flowers on toothpicks. Maybe that is what you mean?

[@provanowrin4423]

Yes i mean it ❤️ thank you so much ❤️

[@Sofia-ri4ok]

hello!! I loved the video but I have a question! What happens if I didn't use cream of tartar in this recipe? are there any substitutes for cream of tartar? Thank you!

[@CakesWithLorelie]

You can do this with out the cream of tartar.

[@smilesmile1743]

i also have the same question

[@askmarinya3449]

Thnx for the recipe but I'm having trouble with knowing some of the ingredients. Just how much was used especially for the lemon juice and what the other powder was asides from the sugar

[@CakesWithLorelie]

The other ingredient is cream of tartar. You can get that at your local grocery store. The juice amount is squeezed from 1/2 a lemon. You can adjust the amount of juice if your royal icing is too firm. You can also add powdered sugar if your royal icing is too soft.

[@askmarinya3449]

@@CakesWithLorelie thank you so much

[@monicajohn6426]

Is it necessary to add cream of tartar? Will it make a difference if I don't add it?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

You're ok without it. The lemon juice (if you have that) will replace it. But if you don't have either it still will be ok

[@helenreji2650]

Is it okay if there is no lemon?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes you can use water.

[@ziyananazreen9606]

How about the measurements of sugar and cream of tartar for 1 egg?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

You will have to figure that one out. Just measure out the ingredients and cut it into thirds. The ingredients are in the description box below the video and the link to the full recipe is at the website. Link below the video Thanks

[@samanthaogden4643]

About how much does this recipe make?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Around 1 1/2 to 2 cups. Its been a while since making it as I just moved to Florida and havnt baked for a few months. Hoping my memory is correct.

[@paaamieee42]

How do prepare/set it for usage again after storing it in fridge? Thanks!

[@CakesWithLorelie]

You can re whip if necessary. You can also add additional powdered sugar to it if needed. Or vice versa add lemon or a drop of water to thin it out at anytime.

[@tarvindersingh9895]

What is the shelf life of this icing used on cookies. TIA

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Quite a long while. If they are well covered. Not sure exactly. But it can be left out after it dries on a cookie no problem. I have made flowers with this icing and they last for months.

[@dd96kid26]

What to do if doesn’t have cream of tartar ?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

You're fine without. I don't always use it.

[@Rennybudiarti]

Do you have print recipe? Im having problem about the measurement since english is not my native language 😁

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes it's at my website. here is the link for you. The link is also in the description box for you www.wedding-cakes-for-you.com/cakedecoratingfrosting.html Thanks xo

[@purpleicy8174]

Cream of tartar optional?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes

[@laurenpalczynski6900]

Could vanilla be used instead of the lemon juice? if so, how much?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Probably. However unless you use clear extract the royal icing will discolor. The lemon juice actually can be replaced by water too.

[@michellebasilio1482]

How long will this last in room temperature??

[@CakesWithLorelie]

I would say a day or two . After that refrigerator. Always on an airtight container and it will most likely need a good stir before using after storage.

[@melanigarrido2378]

@@CakesWithLorelie I would like to ask you how can I do if I need a royal icing that can stay at room temperature for 5-7 days? Should I use dry egg whites? btw great video :D

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@@melanigarrido2378 Thank you . I don't know for sure. The dried egg whites may or may not be safer. I do know that sugar is a preservative. Once dried you can store piped flowers in an airtight container for months at room temp. The reason I know this is because I have done so many times. Are you planning on piping it onto a cake? Or making flowers? Or do you mean storing it in a container at room temperature prior to piping?

[@samarareis7333]

Is there a subsidy for confectionery sugar?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Not that i Know of Samara.💕

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@@Saiyajinankur Yes I believe you're right

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Hey, I joined. Looks like there are some strange YT people nowadays. I've been seeing "Logan" elsewhere too. Be careful. And "Music" also probably not much of a real human either! Thanks for all the wonderful content!

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Yay! I see the little cupcake Ingrid next to your name. I'm so excited. Thank you !!!! Yeah there is a lot of those strangers. I have to block them all the time.

[@blueberrys7165]

I a m a g o o d y t h e r e f o r l o r e l i e

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@@blueberrys7165 LOL

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@@CakesWithLorelie t h a n k y o u

[@patienceagyenimboateng380]

What can replace the cream of tartar?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi You can omit the cream of tartar. The Lemon juice will do the job.

[@mariagauhar2169]

Approximately How many cookies could be decorated with this amount of icing?

[@DancewithLorelie]

I would say for sure a few dozen. Depends how you will be decorating them too. Run outs? or piping aroud edges etc. Ive taken break from this since moving to Florida but a little goes a long way. So maybe many more cookies. Have fun!

[@DancewithLorelie]

Just realized Im in my other account here. I teach dance classes

[@jonalyngaviola6314]

Hello, I have a question :). Can I make this recipe in carrot candy as a topper in carrot cake? If yes, what's the shelf life of carrot in the fridge? thank you :)

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Im not sure exactly what your asking . sorry. Can you re phrase that?

[@muixx.x2292]

Are the egg whites safe for cooking?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Using fresh eggs is yes. But you can also choose to use pasteurized. You can get them at the grocery.

[@debshrider8241]

What size eggs? regular, large, extra large, jumbo?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

I would say Large. I use them for the most part. But you can play with the amount of sugar and water / lemon juice. Its a flexible recipe. The moisture in the air can affect it. So you may need more or less of the sugar and or liquid. I hoe that helps.

[@heatherclawson764]

How long does this icing take to harden?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Not long. Within minutes it will start to get crispy in the open air. If you have a rose or some other thick flower let it dry overnight . You may notice that the part that touches the wax paper will still be a little soft possibly

[@BrownEyedGirl14]

I'm gonna use this recipe tomorrow! You've made it look so simple and easy! Quick question, once I've used it to decorate my cookies, how much time until they should be consumed? Like is it 1-2 days to eat the decorated cookies or longer if stored in the fridge? Not that I see the cookies lasting that long lol basically if I make them tomorrow 23rd December, will they still be good to eat on Christmas day?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

yes they will be fine for a few days fresh and you can always freeze them too.

[@liya92dimitrova47]

Great video, thanks! So this recipe works as good as if we add meringue powder to the icing? I have never done one before and I am looking for the best and easiest way to do the royal icing.

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi Liya Yes. it does. I haven't used meringue powder in a loooong time. This works perfectly. Give it a try/ You can adjust it to fit your needs. More or less powdered sugar. A drop of water or lemon juice more or less and so on. Store it in an airtight container and use it later. It works beautifully.

[@dhaouiemna3502]

Hi So i put the icing on the cookies (Halloween) and eat it like that Like without baking it?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

No you bake your cookies first , cool them and then decorate them with icing. Have fun! 🍪

[@dhaouiemna3502]

@@CakesWithLorelie thank youu!

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@dhaoui emna You are so welcome

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@dhaoui emna You are so welcome

[@abbiegirl111]

is it okay to eat raw egg whites?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

In this case yes. The lemon juice helps as an antibacterial and keep the frosting refrigerated in between use. Once dry on the cake it's perfectly fine. If you are concerned you can use pasteurized. I find they don't whip up quite as well. You can add a pinch of cream of tartar to help with stabilizing the whites.

[@abbiegirl111]

@@CakesWithLorelie thank you so much

[@aynat4941]

Hey, I'm kinda new to cooking! should the eggs be at room temperature? If yes how long should I keep them outside before using them?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes and you can leave them out for a few hours prior to making your icing. Or you can warm them in a bowl of very warm water for 5 minutes.

[@jimenachacon2453]

Does the lemon juice make a drastic difference or can I skip it and replace it with something else? Thanks!

[@CakesWithLorelie]

You can use water as well to thin the royal icing. The lemon juice gives it a nicer flavor and it is said to strengthen the icing.

[@11pty]

Is it safe to eat raw egg yolks, with this recipe?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Yes, it is. I've been making it this way since day one. I believe the lemon juice and sugar work as preservative. Just make sure to use the freshest eggs possible. You can get the same results with the meringue powder though if you are worried about using fresh eggs. Just follow the directions on the container.

[@aurorafelarosa1513]

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[@CakesWithLorelie]

🍰Thank you!

[@fannieburgess6770]

How can this be safe to eat it's raw egg whites ???

[@CakesWithLorelie]

Hi Fannie. The sugar acts as a preservative. And then once dried they will keep for a long time in an airtight container.

[@fannieburgess6770]

@@CakesWithLorelie Thank you so much....

[@soumiaezzahiri7904]

👍👍👍👍👍🔔🔔🔔🔔❤❤

[@MrWholewheat]

Loving the hottt music, does anybody else need a cigarette after this?

[@CakesWithLorelie]

LOLOLOLOL!! Are you interested in cake decorating by any chance? Just curious what brought you here to my video. Merry Christmas

[@MrWholewheat]

@@CakesWithLorelie Made some royal icing for sugar cookies with my kids!

[@CakesWithLorelie]

@@MrWholewheat Great. Hope you had fun with the kids. Merry Christmas!

[@MrWholewheat]

@@CakesWithLorelie Merry Christmas Lorelie, not the one from Gilmore Girls but I imagine just as ridiculously goodlooking!