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Snowy Boiled Icing

SUBMITTED BY: Carol

"This frosting takes a little extra time, but the results are worth it."
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Original recipe yield: 2 3/4 cups
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine sugar, water, salt, and vinegar in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat just until clear. Then cook without stirring until syrup spins a long thread when dropped from tip of spoon, or to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C).
  2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add syrup in a very thin stream, beating constantly. After all syrup is added, continue beating until frosting will hold its shape. Mix in vanilla.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2004 by DELANIEROSE
I loved this recipe! It was easy enough to make that my 10 yr old & 8 yr old children made it to put on our cake for Jesus' birthday! It was so yummy!!! We added 1/4 tsp. of Orange Extract, and it had the most awesome flavor to it!!! Definitely a recipe to keep!!!

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by milkdemcows
This is basically a recipe for homemade Marshmallow Fluff, with a slightly more spreadable consistency; not what I was expecting. Not sure if the results are "well worth it."

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by RickiP
Not for decorating!!! And "takes some extra time" is underestimating it. It took me about 1 1/2 hours to make. Then when it seemed spreadable, I iced a doll cake for my daughter's birthday party. The icing went on well, then quickly thickened. Since I had tinted it pink, it looked EXACTLY like I had made the Barbie's dress with Silly Putty! It flowed down the sides of the cake, and the effect was awful. I guess I should remember that great baking rule, do not experiment when it's a special occasion, but I was looking for a good alternative to too sugary buttercream. Should have just sweetened some whipped cream and had done with it.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 15

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 106

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 34mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.5g

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