Fluffy Italian Meringue Frosting
Light and fluffy "7-minute frosting" that can be lightly toasted with a blow torch for an easy decorative swirl effect!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 egg whites at room temperature
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cook sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil until a candy thermometer registers 248°F, about 5 minutes.
- While the syrup boils, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl at high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the syrup in a small stream into egg whites, while continuing to beat the mixture with the electric mixer, until the mixing bowl is cooled to the touch, about 7 minutes. The mixture should be thick and glossy. Stir in vanilla. Frost the cake immediately.
Notes
*The frosting can keep for about three days in the fridge in an airtight container. Re-whip the frosting right before you're ready to use it.
*Use a different flavor extract for a different frosting flavor. And feel free to add food coloring. Personally, I just love the white glossy look.
