Fondant Frosting

This is a fluffy whipped frosting that is lovely on cakes. Makes enough to frost one 9×13 inch cake.

Original recipe makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

3 cups white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Cover then cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Uncover and continue cooking to the firm ball stage 244 to 248 degrees F (118 to 120 degrees C). Remove from heat.
  2. Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until stiff but not dry.
  3. Pour hot syrup in a slow, steady stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly. Continue beating until frosting stands in peaks and begins to lose its gloss, about 10 minutes. If necessary, thin with a few drops of cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 236 kcal
Carbohydrates: 60.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.6 g
Sodium: 115 mg