5 MINUTES to a PERFECT, TART & SWEET BEAUTIFUL SHINY Cake Glaze Recipe! The BEST Icing for any pound cake, cookie or even works as a fruit dip!
Why This Recipe Works…
- EASY
- FAST
- Has a SECRET ingredient that makes the tanginess POP!
This Is How It’s Done…
STEP 1. Mix Ingredients.
Mix all the ingredients together…
STEP 2. Pour Over Cake.
Pour Over the cake and allow to drizzle down the sides.
How To Make Cake Glaze.
Mix Confectioners Sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, zest and extracts together well until blended smoothly. Pour over the Cake.
What Do I Serve With This Cake Glaze?
You can put this cake glaze on all kinds of cakes! Try it on Kentucky Butter Cake, Mamaw's Lemon Pound Cake Recipe and Easy Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)...
How Do I Add EVEN MORE lemon flavor to my Cake Glaze Recipe?
Add MORE lemon Zest! This way you won’t water down your glaze and the bright citrus pop will be there!
PRO TIP: Add a little more lime zest and you won’t be disappointed!
My Cake Glaze Recipe Seems TOO THIN, What Do I Do?
If your glaze is too thin, just add a little more powdered sugar and stir. Do this until it is as thick as you prefer.
Remember, it will thicken slightly after you put it on the cake.
What Is the Difference in an Icing and a Glaze?
Icing is thicker than Glaze. Glaze is poured onto the cake and may stiffen slightly but won’t ever harden all the way.
How Do I Put This Glaze On my Buttermilk Cake?
Watch the video below and you’ll see footage of me pouring it on a cake! OOoo, makes my mouth water just thinking about it.
Pouring it on is the best way.
Should A Mirror Glazed Cake Be Refrigerated?
Yes, keep a mirror glazed cake in the fridge covered with plastic wrap and make sure the wrap doesn’t touch the glaze.
How Do I Make a Frosting Glaze?
Put your frosting in the microwave for about 10 seconds and then whip it very well. Spread it on the cake and refrigerate covered with plastic wrap. Do not allow the plastic wrap to touch the glaze.
How Do I Make a Frosting For a Cake At Home?
If you follow the recipe given below, you will have a nice light cake glaze for your home made cake.
TIPS & TRICKS for Cake Glaze Recipe
- Mix up the glaze and then let it sit for a little bit to thicken slightly before pouring on the cake.
- To keep the glaze more thick, make sure the cake is cooled all the way first.
- Want a little trick for a yummy base to your cake? Before turning the cake over onto the plate poke some smaller holes in the bottom of your cake (with a fork) and then slowly pour a little of the glaze into the holes. YUM!
- The glaze will seem very difficult to stir and mix together at first, just keep stirring, it will loosen up.
- To add more lemony flavor to your glaze, add MORE zest, that’s where the true flavor is!
- The pinch of salt added to your glaze perks up the flavor.
PRO TIP: If you enjoy the lemon and lime flavor together, next time try a little orange zest for a great triple threat!
PRO TIP: For glaze with zip, substitute buttermilk for the melted butter in the recipe. Gives a deep satisfying tang to the glaze.
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Cake Glaze Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Confectioners Sugar
- ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbs butter melted
- 1 Zest of Lemon
- ½ Zest of Lime
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a large pyrex liquid measuring cup. It works best to mix with a fork or whisk.
Notes
- Mix up the glaze and then let it sit for a little bit to thicken slightly before pouring on the cake.
- To keep the glaze more thick, make sure the cake is cooled all the way first.
- Want a little trick for a yummy base to your cake? Before turning the cake over onto the plate poke some smaller holes in the bottom of your cake (with a fork) and then slowly pour a little of the glaze into the holes. YUM!
- The glaze will seem very difficult to stir and mix together at first, just keep stirring, it will loosen up.
- To add more lemony flavor to your glaze, add MORE zest, that’s where the true flavor is!
- The pinch of salt added to your glaze perks up the flavor.
Nutrition
A VERSE TO SHARE
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Numbers 6: 24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace
3 John: 1-2
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul
Galatians 5: 22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law
Betsy says
I adjusted the flavorings but it worked great doe my swedish almond cake! Thank you!!!
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks!
Moxie says
Best Cake Glaze on the internet!
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks! 🙂
Roberta says
i like this
Wendi Spraker says
Great! I'm super glad!
Mechelle says
Looks lovely!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Mechelle! Thanks for leaving a comment!