Fondant Frosting

Frosting and Icing - Dessert

This is a fluffy whipped frosting that is lovely on cakes. Makes enough to frost one 9x13 inch cake.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Fondant Frosting

Ingredients

3 cups white sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

¾ cup water

2 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅛ teaspoon almond extract

½ teaspoon salt

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Cook sugar corn syrup and water in a saucepan over low heat stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Cover then cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Uncover and continue cooking to the firm ball stage 244 to 248 degrees F (118 to 120 degrees C). Remove from heat.

Step 2

Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with the vanilla extract almond extract and salt until stiff but not dry.

Step 3

Pour hot syrup in a slow steady stream over beaten egg whites beating constantly. Continue beating until frosting stands in peaks and begins to lose its gloss about 10 minutes. If necessary thin with a few drops of cream.

Nutritional Information

Fondant Frosting

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 236

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.6g 1%

Carbohydrates: 60.6g 20%

Sugars: 53.7g

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Folate: 0.2mcg

Calcium: 2.8mg

Magnesium: 0.8mg

Potassium: 10.8mg

Sodium: 114.6mg 5%

*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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