Fondant Frosting

8 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 30 min

“This is a fluffy whipped frosting that is lovely on cakes. Makes enough to frost one 9x13 inch cake.” - by Carol

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

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Original recipe yields 2 1/2 cups

Directions

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.
Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until stiff but not dry.
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

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
236 cal
12%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Carbs
60.6 g
20%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (8)

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DFLEON

May. 29, 2003

"Drizzling in the hot syrup will not heat the eggs sufficiently to kill any bacteria. The American Egg Board provides instructions on how to make your favorite recipes, including frostings, by slowly ..." See morebringing the raw eggs to the appropriate temperature in a double boiler - along with some of the sugar and liquid to prevent curdling - and then continuing with your original recipe (see Egg Safety)."

Honor Ross

Mar. 30, 2009

"This totally RUINED my sister's birthday cake! I was amazed that the golden syrup became white frosting after beating it, but after frosting the cake with it and putting it in the fridge for an hour,..." See more it slid off the cake and soaked into it. Very fortunately, we had a boxed cake and frosting in the pantry that saved our lives! I am scared to try this again now."

JMCDOWELL

Jan. 4, 2004

"This frosting tasted great and looked beautiful on my cakes! Unfortunately, it is tedious to make, and clean up is a hassle. Be careful not to spill any on yourself or your counters, as the frosting i..." See mores like spackle and is hard to clean up. I would defenitly make it again, but only for "special presentation" cakes."

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