Seafoam Frosting
Categories: dessert
Ingredients:
- 2 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1
Preparation:
- Stir together egg whites, sugar and water together in top of double boiler.
- With water boiling in bottom of double boiler, beat with electric mixer approximately 7 minutes or until frosting looks fluffly and holds soft shape.
- Remove from water, add vanilla and beat until frosting forms stiff peaks.
- Use to frost.
Notes:
- Don't over-cook, it will become grainy.
- You can substitute dark brown sugar with light brown sugar or white sugar and then add 1 tbsp light corn syrup.
- Some recipes also include a bit of cream of tartar to give the final iced cake a thin "crust" when the icing sets.
First Made:
2010-06-25
2010-06-25
Source:
grouprecipes.com
grouprecipes.com