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Fluffy Boiled Icing

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"This recipe is quite old, and belonged to my mother."
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This recipe has been rated 23 times with an average star rating of 3.9
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Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan; stir until well blended. Boil slowly without stirring until mixture will spin a long thread when a little is dropped from a spoon (hold the spoon high above saucepan), or reaches 238 - 242 degrees F (114 - 117 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer until they are stiff, but still moist. Pour hot syrup slowly over egg whites while beating. Continue until mixture is very fluffy, and will hold its shape. Add vanilla, and beat until blended. If icing does not seem stiff enough, beat in 2 or 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until stiff enough to hold its shape. Spread on cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2003 by LEDERER 
This frosting was delicious and fluffy right after being prepared, but after sitting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Queen Llemon 
I loved this recipe - just like Grandma's! I was a little worried I wouldn't know what the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2006 by Chrisa 
This is a really great icing recipe. I used it to make a flag cake and made all of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2003 by GEORGENA 
This recipe will not hold its shape as it was represented for outside activities. It sort of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by suzyq 
Wow is all I can say about this recipe. I just made it for the 4th of July Flag cake and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2002 by DAWNMICHELE 
I tried this and replaced cherry juice for the water and it came out wonderful and not too sweet. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Cam_JaZz_Hale 
I have been using this recipe for 10 years now. This is a classic, soft, fluffy and not so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2003 by Julia Moncus 
This was a great recipe! The icing was heavenly, though it did require undivided attention... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Rochelle 
This frosting took 90 minutes to make. I thought it was good alone, but on the cake nobody... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.91 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by luv2bakecookies 
What a great frosting. I did not use vanilla and quite frankly, I didn't miss it. The recipe... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Fluffy Boiled Icing

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 81

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 36mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.6g

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