Lady Baltimore Frosting

Frosting and Icing - Dessert

A creamy meringue frosting. Use sherry instead of vanilla for an interesting change of pace.

Brief

Servings: 16

Yield: 4 cups

Lady Baltimore Frosting

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar

⅓ cup water

¼ cup corn syrup

⅛ teaspoon salt

4 egg whites

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

In medium saucepan measure in sugar water corn syrup and salt over medium heat. Stir to dissolve. Cook to soft ball stage 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) without stirring. It should fall from spoon in a thin thread.

Step 2

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; do this shortly before syrup has reached the soft ball stage. When ready pour syrup in a thin stream over stiff egg whites being careful to beat continuously the whole time. Add vanilla and beat until the right spreading consistency is achieved.

Nutritional Information

Lady Baltimore Frosting

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 115.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 28.8g 9%

Sugars: 25.1g

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 1%

Folate: 0.3mcg

Calcium: 0.9mg

Magnesium: 1mg

Potassium: 22.2mg 1%

Sodium: 32.2mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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