This is a very good frosting. You may flavor it with any flavoring extract to suit your needs.
Original recipe makes 4 cups
Ingredients
3 cups white sugar
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Combine sugar, water, and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Cook until candy thermometer reaches 238 degrees F (115 degrees C), or until syrup spins a long thread when dripped from a spoon.
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Pour a thin, slow stream of the syrup into egg whites, beating constantly until frosting stands in peaks. Stir in salt and vanilla to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 119 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Sodium: 28 mg