White Mountain Frosting
White Mountain Frosting whips into a glossy, billowy topping with a marshmallow-like bite and clean vanilla finish. Cooked sugar syrup folded into stiff egg whites gives it a satiny sheen and stable peaks, perfect for frosting cakes or swirling onto cupcakes for celebrations and special desserts.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, water, and cream of tartar.
- 2
Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and cook until a candy thermometer reads 238 degrees F (115 degrees C), 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
The syrup should form a long thread when dripped from a spoon.
- 4
While the syrup cooks, beat the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form.
- 5
When the syrup reaches temperature, slowly pour a thin stream into the egg whites while beating constantly until the frosting holds peaks.
- 6
Stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Calories 74.13 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.34 g Low Source
- Carbs 19.22 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 6.45 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 19.18 g High
- Added Sugar 0.31 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.01 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.01 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
White Mountain Frosting is an American dessert recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 32, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 74.13 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is White Mountain Frosting?
- It is an American recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is White Mountain Frosting made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream of Tartar, Egg Whites, Salt, Sugar, Vanilla Extract. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with White Mountain Frosting?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make White Mountain Frosting?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 74.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is White Mountain Frosting easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
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