Royal icing for cookie decorating is the secret weapon of cake decorators and cookie artists ... for several minutes until the icing becomes stiff and glossy. The icing should hold its peak ...

"Use a medium to stiff consistency icing for the best control," advised ... simply sprinkle your mini cake with cereal for ...

To cover a cake, mix the icing until it holds stiff peaks. For piping ... when teamed up with a wide ribbon and few simple decorations.