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Ingredients
- 2 cups Confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar) (Quantity estimated for a standard cake covering (not specified in original text).)
- 1 teaspoon Coffee extract (Originally '1 spoon extract of coffee'.)
- 3 tablespoons Warm water or milk (Quantity estimated to achieve spreading consistency.)
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Instructions
- 1Sift the confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl to remove any lumps.
- 2Add the coffee extract and start adding the warm water or milk, one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly until the icing reaches a thick but spreadable consistency. It should be smooth and glossy.
- 3Use immediately to spread over a cooled cake or pastries. Allow it to set and harden slightly before serving.
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