Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter, softened
• 2 cups icing sugar, sifted
• 2-3 drops vanilla essence
• 1 pinch salt
• 4-5 drops Lemon juice

Method:

1. Put butter in a deep bowl. Add flavouring and beat till smooth.
2. Add sugar and beat with a wooden spoon till well blended.
3. Add salt and lemon juice and beat again till light, white and smooth.
4. When spoon is lifted, the icing lifted in a peak should hold.
5. Spoon into an icing bag and fit nozzle as required.
6. Refrigerate till needed.

Recipe courtesy of Saroj Kering