4-Ingredient Boiled Frosting

4-Ingredient Boiled Frosting

from thespruceeats.com
40 min
16 servings

Boiled frosting is an age-old recipe that has stood the test of time. It is a fluffy white icing that sets well, even in the heat and you can make it with just four ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Put 2 large egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer.

  3. 3

    In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup, and 2/3 cup water. Bring the sugar mixture to a boil, stirring it only until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  4. 4

    Boil the syrup rapidly, without stirring, until it reaches the soft-ball stage: A small amount of the syrup should form a soft ball when dropped in cold water or spin a long thread when dropped from the tip of a spoon (You can also use a cooking thermometer; it should read about 240 F.)

  5. 5

    Slowly pour the syrup in a fine stream over the egg whites while beating them constantly.

  6. 6

    Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.

  7. 7

    Continue beating the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the frosting is cool and the right consistency to spread easily. If the frosting becomes too stiff for the beater, use a wooden spoon to mix.

  8. 8

    Use to frost your cake and enjoy.