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a small white jug being used to pour vanilla glaze over a bundt cake
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Easy Vanilla Bean Glaze

A deliciously simple Vanilla Bean Glaze thattakes just minutes to make and can be used on so many of your favourite bakes. 
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Afternoon Tea, Dessert, fillings, party food, sauces
Cuisine: Australian
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 180 g Pure icing sugar powdered sugar
  • 20 g Unsalted butter
  • 1-2 tbsp Full fat milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla paste
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  •  Place all ingredients in a heatproof bowl (preferably glass bowl)
  • Place bowl on top of a small saucepan of simmering water
  • Use a hand whisk to stir the ingredients asthe heat melts the butter and dissolves the sugar
  • Use as required, on your favourite cakes, cookies, muffins, donuts...

Notes

Tips
  • Start by adding 1 tablespoon of the milk at first, then add the remaining tablespoon, depending on how thin you want the consistency.
  • Don’t worry about sifting your icing sugar, as it will dissolve while you whisk the mixture.
  • If you’re not quite ready to use the glaze, just leave it over the hot water.  Simply stir it again, or reheat it and use when needed
Storage
  • Refrigerator: if you don’t use all of the glaze, simply store it in the fridge for a week, then reheat in the microwave for about 20 seconds to use again.
  • Freezer:  this glaze can also be frozen for up to 3 months.  Simply bring back to room temperature, then reheat for 10-20 seconds in the microwave.
This is enough glaze to cover a slab cake or 24 cupcakes