Fluffy White Frosting Recipe
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Fluffy White Frosting

By: Vickie  
"This is the type of frosting that is cooked over the stove, then whipped. This goes well on almost any type of cake."

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Original Recipe Yield 1 frosting for two layer 8 or 9 inch round cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and vanilla to soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar mixture while whipping constantly until stiff peaks form, about 7 to 10 minutes. Frost the cake of your choice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 68 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2007 by Miss Niecy 
yes!!! this is a wonderful frosting...soon to become one of my staples. When coloring, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2006 by ROXYSTARLING 
This frosting tastes like marshmallows, has a beautiful shine, and holds its shape well. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by ANN MARIE01 
Absolutely perfect! I had a craving for Wacky Cake and was tired of my usual powdered sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by pixiedust 
I liked this recipe. It turns out really pretty. It's very white and smooth. I liked the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by Shannon 
This is a perfect frosting for cupcakes-you can color it any color, then just dip the cupcakes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by So Cal Gal 
This was a successful recipe for me. I made 2-9" rounds of the Black Chocolate Cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2004 by EPPIRN 
Yummy... just what I was looking for! Took a little extra effort than other frostings, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by cheerful_mama 
This frosting is just what i wanted. It has the right sweetness and it looks shiny and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by princessvicky 
I made this for a coconut chocolate cake and it was perfect. Nice and Fluffy with a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by Darcey55 
This was really good! I used it as frosting for ice cream cone cupcakes (cupcakes baked in... MORE

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