Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Violet Dipping Icing 2.5 (4) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes 1 1/3 cups Drizzle this delicately colored and scented icing over our Chiffon Cakes. Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup whole milk ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter 1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 drops violet flavoring Violet gel-paste food coloring Directions Bring granulated sugar, milk, and butter to a boil in a medium pan over medium-high heat, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat. Let cool 10 minutes. Whisk in confectioners' sugar, salt, and violet flavoring. Tint to desired shade. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until cool and thick, about 30 minutes. Use immediately. Rate it Print