2-Minute Vanilla Glaze Recipe with 3 Ingredients

Whip up this easy Vanilla Glaze with just 3 simple ingredients! Perfect for drizzling or pouring over cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, scones, and more. It adds a sweet, velvety finish to your favorite treats!

This easy glaze recipe is a go-to for your favorite breakfast treats! With just 3 simple ingredients, it’s foolproof, quick, and oh-so-delicious. Drizzle it over cinnamon roll muffins or spoon it onto blueberry sour cream coffee cake for the perfect touch of sweetness.

What makes it even better? You can customize the texture. Keep it thick and creamy for spreading, or thin it out to drizzle over just about anything. It’s so simple, and you’ll find yourself making it again and again!

What's the Difference Between Vanilla Glaze and Vanilla Icing

A glaze and icing seem super similar, but they each bring something different to the table. A glaze is thin, smooth, and shiny, making it perfect for drizzling over classic cinnamon rolls or homemade donuts. It sets beautifully but stays soft so that you have a glossy, sweet finish.

Icing, on the other hand, is thicker and more opaque, almost like a spreadable frosting. It’s perfect when you want a more decadent layer that holds its shape. Think of a glaze as the delicate drizzle and icing as the bold, creamy topper!

Vanilla Glaze Ingredients

This vanilla glaze is made with regular pantry staples. Nothing complicated here! These three ingredients come together in just 2 minutes:

• Powdered sugar: The longer powdered sugar sits, the firmer and clumpier it gets. I always sift my powdered sugar for a silky smooth consistency.
• Milk: Use whatever milk you have on hand. You can use heavy cream or half-and-half for a rich and creamy glaze.
• Vanilla: For the best flavor, I always use pure vanilla extract. You can substitute vanilla bean paste or scraped seeds from one-third of a vanilla bean.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1 - Sift the powdered sugar. I do this straight into the bowl I’m using to mix the glaze. A fine-mesh sieve works best, but if you don’t have one, whisk the sugar really well.

Step 2 - Add the vanilla and milk. Slowly add the milk as you continue to whisk. You can always add more as you go to thin out the consistency. Give it a good whisk to ensure everything is smooth and creamy.

Adjusting the Consistency

You can easily adjust this recipe to your desired consistency. Start with just 2-3 tablespoons of milk. This will give you the perfect texture for drizzling over cakes like blackberry coffee cake. If you want it even thinner, add more milk, one teaspoon at a time. Using cream instead of milk will give the glaze a thicker consistency.

If you want to make a thicker glaze for something like a bundt cake or my favorite funfetti pound cake, you can start with less milk or add more powdered sugar. If adding sugar, start with one tablespoon at a time and give it a good whisk to keep it smooth.

Uses for Vanilla Glaze

There are so many uses for this topping! You can even add cinnamon, citrus zest, freeze-dried strawberries pulsed to a powder, or a variety of other ingredients to add flavor. Here are some ideas for recipes to pair the glaze with:

• Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
• Moist Banana Hazelnut Bread
• Sour Cream Banana Muffins with 2 Bananas
• Honey Grapefruit Loaves
• Carrot Cake Pound Cake
• Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

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