Basic Boiled Frosting
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- Prep 10min
- Total25min
- Servings2
Fluffy and glossy, this basic boiled frosting is a favorite classic.MORE+LESS-
Updated September 20, 2016
Ingredients
1/4
teaspoon (pinch) salt
1/4
teaspoon cream of tartar
Steps
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1
In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat egg whites and salt together until glossy, with soft peaks.
2
In a large saucepan, whisk together sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the mixture reaches firm ball stage (245°F). Turn stand mixer to medium-high. Slowly pour hot syrup into the egg white mixture. Beat until cool and frosting becomes fluffy.
Expert Tips
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure proper cooking temperatures, since this recipe can be rather finicky.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 1460
- Calories from Fat
- 0
% Daily Value
- Total Fat
- 0g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 0g
- 0%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 0mg
- 0%
- Sodium
- 770mg
- 32%
- Potassium
- 300mg
- 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 352g
- 117%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 351g
- Protein
- 11g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
23 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.