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Fluffy Boiled Frosting
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serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
2 reviews
ingredients
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
4 egg whites (at room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
directions
Combine sugar, cream of tartar, salt and water in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is clear. Cook until mixture reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage).
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Let mixer continue to run and slowly pour the sugar mixture in a thin stream down the side of the mixer bowl (don't let the sugar mixture come into contact with the beaters). Add the almond extract.
Continue beating until stiff peaks form and frosting thickens to desired consistency.
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nutrition data
26 calories, 0 grams fat, 6 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in fat.
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reviews & comments
September 15, 2008
I have made many boiled icings over the years, but this is by far the best. Exceptionally fluffy and not as sweet as others. It also holds up on a two layer cake with no problems.
July 14, 2006
Very pretty appearance, definately light and fluffy. Easy and fun to make. The texture was a lot like marshmallow fluff. I used non-colored orange flavoring, and it was delicious. I tried this because it used simple ingredients, and no butter. Too sweet and syrupy tasting for my liking, but a good recipe overall.