Lady Baltimore Frosting

11 Reviews

“A creamy meringue frosting. Use sherry instead of vanilla for an interesting change of pace.” - by Carol

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Original recipe yields 4 cups

Directions

In medium saucepan, measure in sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat. Stir to dissolve. Cook to soft ball stage, 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), without stirring. It should fall from spoon in a thin thread.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; do this shortly before syrup has reached the soft ball stage. When ready, pour syrup in a thin stream over stiff egg whites, being careful to beat continuously the whole time. Add vanilla and beat until the right spreading consistency is achieved.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
115 cal
6%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Carbs
28.8 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (11)

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CLSTOCK

Apr. 18, 2003

"I've always thought that cooked icings were more work than they're worth but this one was so easy to make I plan to use it on all my angel food cakes from now on. Replace the vanilla with flavored ex..." See moretracts and you can get a icing to match any cake!"

midwestchef

Jul. 24, 2009

"It should be noted that this recipe is for a specific cake...the Lady Baltimore Cake...which is a very light cake. It isn't necessarily for the typical cake or cupcakes...." See more"