“The secret of this light frosting is to mix it with a mixer for the recommended time at high speed. This incorporates air to make it light. 1-1/2 cups frosting is enough to frost the top of one 9 inch cake.” - by Dee Akeson
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
Original recipe yields 1 -1/2 cups
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed to mix. Beat at high speed until smooth and fluffy, approximately 5-10 minutes. If too stiff, beat in a few drops of water.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (10 total)
- Calories
- 126 cal
- 6%
- Fat
- 3.5 g
- 5%
- Carbs
- 24 g
- 8%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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"At first I saw some complaints about the frosting being runny...afterwards, I noticed that those who had problems w/ the frosting were "newbies" - key point and that's simply you need to make sure tha..." See moret your utensils and bowls are thoroughly clean and grease free -in otherwords don't use a plastic mixing bowl! Remember this recipe uses an egg white and it will not set up properly if your utensils/mixing bowl has any trace of grease/fat in it."
naples34102
"Well, I'm certainly no "newbie," but I did have trouble with this frosting setting up. I had to make a number of corrections, including adding meringue powder, to make it right. I do have a favorite,..." See more no-fail buttercream with egg whites that works beautifully every time, so I guess I'll stick with what works for me."
klzee
"I used almond extract instead of vanilla, I sifted the powdered sugar and I omitted the water because I didn't need it. I beat it on high for about 5 minutes using the whisk attachment on my mixer. I..." See more found that the egg white gave it a nice fluffy texture without compromising the buttercream taste. It came out fantastic! I will definitely make this again!! (:"
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