For best results, ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are completely clean and free of any grease or oil. This will help the egg whites whip up properly. Room temperature egg whites will whip to a greater volume. If you don't have a candy thermometer, test the syrup by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. It should form a soft, pliable ball. Use immediately after making for the best texture.
Fluffy White Frosting
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS2.0K
Elevate your cakes with this ethereal, cloud-like frosting! A classic meringue-based recipe, where the magic happens by whipping egg whites into a frenzy with a hot sugar syrup, resulting in a glossy, stable, and utterly irresistible finish.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Protein1 g
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Sodium9 mg
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Sugar17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and cream of tartar. (Prep time: ~2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a rolling boil. (Cook time: ~5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Continue to cook the syrup without stirring, until it reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer, or forms a soft-ball stage. (Cook time: ~5-7 minutes). Be careful not to burn the sugar!
04 Step
Recipe View While the syrup is cooking, in a clean, dry glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating. (Prep time: ~3 minutes).
05 Step
Recipe View Once the syrup reaches the correct temperature, immediately and very slowly drizzle the hot syrup into the egg whites while continuously beating on medium speed. (Mixing time: ~1 minute)
06 Step
Recipe View Increase the mixer speed to high and continue beating until the frosting is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks. The bowl should also feel cool to the touch. (Mixing time: ~7-10 minutes)
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Serena Cruickshank
Feb 10, 2025The best white frosting recipe I've ever tried! My family loved it.
Maeve Olson
Jun 15, 2022I was a little intimidated by the hot sugar syrup, but the instructions were so clear that it turned out perfectly!
Elsie Mante
Nov 15, 2021This frosting is amazing! So light and airy, and it held its shape perfectly on my cake.