Meals Matter

Boiled Fluffy White Icing

Contributed By: Judy14
Mother's collection

Delicious frosting for special occasion cakes.

Ingredients

1 cup Sugar

1/3 cup Water

Pinch of salt and cream of tartar

2 Egg whites

Vanilla

Preparation

Place water and sugar in small saucepan. Cover and bring to boil without stirring. Once boiling remove lid and keep boiling until a candy thermometer reads 236?F. Meanwhile in a glass mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy and add the pinch of salt and cream of tartar while continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Once sugar solution reaches 236?F slowly drizzle into egg whites while continuing to beat. Add vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form. Ice cake with slightly warm frosting.

Cook's Notes

Does not work well on very humid days

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Meal Type: Dessert