How to Make Fluffy Boiled Icing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fluffy Boiled Icing is a classic frosting that is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats. This light and airy icing is made by boiling a sugary syrup and then beating it with egg whites until it becomes thick and fluffy. The result is a deliciously sweet and smooth icing that is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.

What sets Fluffy Boiled Icing apart from other frosting recipes is its unique texture and taste. The process of boiling the sugar syrup creates a s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan; stir until well blended. Boil slowly without stirring until mixture will spin a long thread when a little is dropped from a spoon (hold the spoon high above saucepan), or reaches 238 - 242 degrees F (114 - 117 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer until they are stiff, but still moist. Pour hot syrup slowly over egg whites while beating. Continue until mixture is very fluffy, and will hold its shape. Add vanilla, and beat until blended. If icing does not seem stiff enough, beat in 2 or 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until stiff enough to hold its shape. Spread on cake.
  • Nutrition

    81 cal.

    • Sodium: 35mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Potassium: 10mg