Stiff consistency
This is the consistency I refer to when the icing comes off of the mixer. It is spreadable, but able to hold a peak. It’s sort of like cream cheese. I mix my icing on medium-low speed (speed 2 on a stand mixer) so as not to incorporate a too much air. While the icing will increase in volume and lighten in color as it is mixing, it turns out thick and dense rather than very fluffy.