Directions
- 1Add 2 cups of granulated sugar to a saucepan.
- 2Add 2 sticks of high-quality butter to the saucepan.
- 3Pour 24 ounces of evaporated milk into the saucepan.
- 4Place the saucepan on the stovetop and melt the ingredients completely over medium-low heat without stirring.
- 5Once everything is completely melted, stir to combine and then reduce the heat.
- 6Continue to stir continuously for 2 hours over low to medium-low heat, without walking away to prevent burning.
- 7The icing should be thick enough to coat your spatula or spoon and slowly drip or run off the utensil.
- 8Remove the icing from heat and allow it to cool for 20 minutes.
- 9Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla, adding 1 tablespoon at a time and stirring between each addition.
- 10Once the icing is thick and cooled, it is ready to ice your cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 sticks salted Irish butter
- 24 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla
Equipment
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Tips
- High quality butter is preferred for this icing.
- Do not stir while melting the ingredients.
- You must stay with the icing and continuously stir for the entire 2 hours.
- Do not walk away and leave icing cooking as it can easily burn.
- Add vanilla one tablespoon at a time, stirring between each addition.
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