White Mountain Frosting Recipe
Description: Delight in the ethereal lightness of this White Mountain Frosting, a classic recipe straight from the cherished pages of the Betty Crocker cookbook. Its fluffy texture and delightful flavor make it the perfect accompaniment to any cake creation. Plus, explore exciting variations to elevate your frosting game!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Serving: 1 batch of frosting
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, light corn syrup, and water.
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Heat Syrup: Cover the saucepan and heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
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Boil Syrup: Remove the cover and allow the mixture to boil rapidly, without stirring, until it reaches 242°F (116°C) on a candy thermometer.
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Beat Egg Whites: While the syrup is boiling, beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
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Pour Syrup: Slowly pour the hot syrup into the beaten egg whites in a thin stream, while beating constantly on medium speed.
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Beat Until Stiff: Continue beating the mixture on high speed until stiff peaks form. This will give your frosting its fluffy texture.
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Add Vanilla: During the last minute of beating, add in the vanilla extract to infuse the frosting with its delightful flavor.
Variations:
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Cocoa Frosting: For a chocolatey twist, add 1/4 cup sifted cocoa to the base frosting mixture, folding it in until fully blended.
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Lemon Frosting: Substitute 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for the vanilla extract and add 1/4 teaspoon of grated lemon peel and 10 drops of yellow food coloring to infuse a zesty lemon flavor and vibrant color.
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Pink Mountain Frosting: Replace the water with maraschino cherry juice to impart a lovely pink hue and hint of cherry flavor to your frosting.
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Satiny Beige Frosting: For a rich and decadent option, substitute packed brown sugar for the granulated sugar in the base recipe and decrease the vanilla extract to 1/2 teaspoon for a delightful beige frosting with a hint of caramel flavor.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 674.7
- Fat Content: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 164.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 166.5g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 123.6g
- Protein Content: 7.2g
Keywords:
Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Mixer, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Small Appliance, Easy
Indulge in the heavenly goodness of this White Mountain Frosting, and let your cakes soar to new heights of deliciousness! Whether you stick to the classic recipe or venture into the exciting variations, your taste buds are in for a treat. Enjoy the delightful lightness and irresistible flavor of this timeless frosting recipe. 🎂✨
