Desserts
Fluffy White Frosting
This fluffy, egg-white frosting is made by combining whipped egg whites with hot sugar syrup until meringue-like. Works well on almost any type of cake.
28 min
Prep Time
87 min
Cook Time
Easy
Level
4
Servings
This fluffy, egg-white frosting is made by combining whipped egg whites with hot sugar syrup until meringue-like. Works well on almost any type of cake.
Ingredients
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1 cup white sugar
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⅓ cup water
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¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
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2 egg whites
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
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Stir sugar, water, and cream of tartar together in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and syrup is bubbly.
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Beat egg whites and vanilla in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add hot syrup mixture, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, about 7 to 10 minutes.
